2 fun run, running, and walking events in McLeansboro, Illinois

7th Annual Baby Steps for Jameson Memorial 5K

5K & Kids ½ Mile Fun Run

Location

501 E Randolph St. McLeansboro, IL 62859

Proceeds Benefit Hayden’s Helping Hands

PACKET PICK UP: 12:30pm - to start of race on RACE DAY

5K run/walk starts at 2pm

Kids Run starts at 3pm

MUST REGISTER BY 2/14 to SPONSOR AND/OR BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT

LOCATION: (BEHIND HAMILTON COUNTY EAST SIDE SCHOOL) EAST HULL STREET, RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA

COURSE: VERY FLAT (EXCEPT FOR 2 MODERATELY HARD HILLS), FAST, ALL ASPHALT COURSE.

AWARDS:

AWARDS TO THE TOP TWO RUNNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP

MALE AND FEMALE (1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)

AWARDS TO THE TOP TWO WALKERS IN EACH AGE GROUP

MALE AND FEMALE (1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)

KID’S ½ MILE FUN RUN: EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHER’S AWARD

Proceeds from the 5K benefit Hayden’s Helping Hands:

Hayden’s Helping Hands is a foundation of the Charitable Partnership Fund, dedicated to financially assist parents with medical expenses after the birth of a stillborn baby.

Jameson was born sleeping on March 8, 2020. During this time, HHH provided financial support and resources to us in this very difficult journey. They helped us understand that Jameson will always be remembered.

If you are on a similar walk and have lost a baby or a child (of ANY age) or know someone who did, please join us! Plan to walk, run or come visit! Signs with loved ones' names or personalized shirts are encouraged!

28th ANNUAL

FIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK

& ½ MILE KID'S FUN RUN

8:00 A.M.

SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE)

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HAMILTON COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

https://www.hamcocc.com/firecracker-5k

TIME:

8:00 A.M. – 5K RUN

8:01 A.M. – 5K WALK

9:15 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN

PACKET PICK UP:

7:00 A.M. TILL 7:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2026 at Race Site

REGISTRATION: (fee includes T-Shirt*)

$25 – 5K POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20th

$30 – 5K POSTMARKED AFTER JUNE 20th or DAY OF THE RACE.

$15 – KID’S FUN RUN – REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 8:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE

Pre-registered River to River Runner’s Club Members Receive a $5.00 discount (Must register on Runsignup.com or by mail to receive a discount).

LOCATION:

(BEHIND HAMILTON COUNTY EAST SIDE SCHOOL) EAST HULL STREET,

RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.

COURSE:

VERY FLAT (EXCEPT FOR 2 MODERATELY HARD HILLS), FAST, ALL ASPHALT COURSE.

AWARDS:

AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE RUNNERS, MALE AND FEMALE, IN EACH AGE GROUP:

9 & UNDER 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39

40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65 & OVER

OVERALL AWARDS TO THE TOP TWO MALES AND FEMALES:

$50 PRIZE FOR RECORD-BREAKERS IN THE 5K RUN/WALK (MEN / WOMEN)

THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS

KID’S ½ MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER):

EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHER’S AWARD

WALK RECORDS

Tom Champion - 31:01.1 (2021)

Shirley Fearheiley - 31:58 (2015)

RUN RECORDS

Kate Bushue - 17:51.0 (2021)

Dylon Nalley - 15:09.23 (2024)