7th Annual Baby Steps for Jameson Memorial 5K

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• Old King Coal 5K [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

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  •Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am

  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)...

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  •Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am

  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)

  INCLUDES T-SHIRT (T-shirts 2XL and larger are special orders, please

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  • Per Runner: $25.00

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  Chip Timing by: To The Finish Line, LLC

  All proceeds to benefit

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  Events & Awards

  •3 Events: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk

  •Overall awards to Top Male and Female in 5K events

  •Awards to Top 2 Males and Females in 5K age divisions:

  1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&over

  •T-Shirts guaranteed to all paid entrants registered by April 15

  More Information

  •Theresa Renik 618/218-2159

  •Email: trenik917@gmail.com

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  from I-57, take exit 65, and turn east on IL-149/Main St. Watch for sign on East Main St.

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  the coal-mining industry. Name(s) will be listed on the back of the

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  • $500.00 - Name/logo will be listed on top of the back of t-shirt in

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• Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Rend Lake College presents the first annual Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run. The race will be followed by a Wellness Festival in the Event Center featuring guest speakers, yoga, and a vendor market.

  5K Information:

  Cost: Adults = $25

  Children 10yrs & under = Free

  Awards: Medals for top 3 finishers in each age group.

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  7:30am - Registration & check-in

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  Sign-up:

  Online: Here at runsignup.com/race/il/ina/lapthelake5kfunrun

  In-person: At the Rend Lake College Student Center, room 204

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• Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  There will be 2 well-stocked aid stations and 2 hydration stations per loop. One loop for the half-marathon and two loops for the 40k. The 5k will have a hydration station at approximately mile 2 at the return to the finish. Be prepared to be self-sufficient between aid stations, and be aware that it may take an hour or more depending on your physical condition. This is a cupless race. There will be no cups on the race course. Prepare accordingly.

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