Annual - Dieterich Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Blue4Crewe 5k

The #BlueforCrewe 5K is a run and walk held at Trinity Lutheran School in Stewardson, Illinois, in loving memory of Crewe Jones. Full of energy and joy, Crewe left a lasting impression on all who knew him, and this race honors the spirited enthusiasm we continue to remember and cherish.

Proceeds from the event support improvements at Trinity Lutheran School and provide tuition assistance for families.

Join us for the 4th Annual 5k and 1 mile run/walk to raise funds for the Angel of Hope Statue and Memorial Garden! The race begins at the future location of our Angel of Hope Statue and Memorial Garden, in the open lot across the street from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Registration begins at 7:00 AM, and the race starts at 8:00 AM. All Children 12 and under can register for $5 - price will change at checkout for these youth registrations. The registration fee for participants 13 and older is $25 until April 25th; the price will then increase to $30. Participants can register on the morning of the event, however, we strongly encourage participants to register before the event. We plan to start the race promptly at 8:00, and to ensure that, we cannot guarantee that day-of-event registrations will receive a race timing bib. Everyone who comes to register the day of the event will still be able to register and participate in the race!

The third annual My Reason to Run Fundraiser is back — this time with a mission bigger than myself. In 2022, I, Britney Walters-Chester, survived leukemia, but cancer caused a stroke which left me with a paralyzed arm and limited use of my hand. Since then, I’ve worked tirelessly to regain function and independence, learning firsthand how critical access to recovery resources can be, and how difficult they often are to obtain.

This race is about paying forward the support and hope that recovery requires. All funds raised will be donated to local individuals in need of stroke recovery assistance. Whether that’s helping provide access to therapy, medical devices, or vital resources that are often delayed or denied due to cost and insurance barriers.

Join us as we run for healing, resilience, and the belief that no one should face stroke recovery alone. Together, we can help someone take their next step forward.

The Neoga Days 5K Run/Walk is back!! The race will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 and will start in front of the Neoga Community Center. The 5K race start is 7:30 AM. We would like to bring the Neoga Days 5K back with a bang for the start of "Sweet Summertime".

All participants will receive:

• A one-of-a-kind 2026 Neoga Days t-shirt

• A race bib with chip timing.

• Post race awards for overall and age groups

• Post race snacks and drinks

• The guaranteed t-shirt cutoff date is May 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Please be registered by this date to guarantee you will receive a race shirt!

• EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is $25 - prices go up to $30 after Saturday, May 23, 2026. Get registered early and save!

• Race Day registration available at event $30.

• Packet pickup and Race Day registration opens 6:30 am to 7:15 am.

We look forward to seeing you on May 30, 2026!

Proceeds will be used to help fund activities at Neoga Days; as well as, the community and school support that Neoga Days provides.

This 5k Run and Walk is scheduled for June 20th at Richland County High School beginning at 8am

The 5k is a fundraiser for the Olney Center Shrine to help kids in our community while raising awareness and funds for our Shriners Hospitals.

Schedule of Events

7 am – Late and Pre-Registration at RCHS Track

8am - Start of Race

9 am - Results and Awards

Parking at RCHS

Random drawings for prizes

Awards:

Overall Male and Female (3)

Male and Female

1-14 (2),

15-19 (2),

20-29 (2),

30-39 (2),

40-49 (2),

50-59 (1),

60-99 (1)

• Top 5 overall walkers

Registration Fees

5k - $20.00 ($25.00 after June 1 )

Group Fee (3 or more) $15.00 each