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Jackson County / Murphysboro Relay for Life 5k

Date:
Sat, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
110 S 11th St
Murphysboro, Illinois
62966
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Relay Run Walk

EVERY

STEP

BRINGS

HOPE

Join us on race day at Jackson County Abstract / Brews Brothers, S 11th Street in Murphysboro

Register by May 06 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!!!

5k Run/Walk (Men & Women)

Age Groups

13yrs and younger, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

All Proceeds to benefit AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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