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River Bottom Country Runs & Benefit for St. Jude

5K, 10K, Fun Run & Take Home Dinner

Are You Country Strong? The River Bottom Runs 5K, 10K & Family Fun Run is happening live on August 1st (while following proper social distancing practices. Challenge yourself and see how our 5K & 10K courses will test your strength and agility as you navigate beautiful country scenery.


NOTE: The courses are different from years past. NO more big hills!


The Family Fun Run is a quick, easy dash that is available for runners (and non-runners) of all ages.


All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.


Stay up to date with the latest information for this event at: https://www.facebook.com/RiverBottomRuns/


Course maps:

5K

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10K

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Registration fees

5K Race Closed

Online registration closed

  • Enjoy country scenery with an ‘out and back’ style course with a few moderate hills but plenty of flat farm-rich land. No strollers & no pets, please. Entry fee is only for the 5K race, does not include tickets to the benefit dinner.

    1. $20.00

      5K Race only, early bird pricing through June 12th. Race shirts sold separately

      Mar 7 – Jun 12
    2. $30.00

      5K Race only. Race shirts sold separately

      Jun 13 – Aug 1

10K Race Closed

Online registration closed

  • Challenge yourself with a few good hills, a 19th century cemetery, a wee bit of gravel (which also might involve a hill), and the finest scenery that Deer Creek Illinois has to offer. No strollers & no pets, please. Entry fee is only for the 10K race, does not include tickets to the drive through dinner.

    1. $30.00

      10K Race only, early bird pricing through June 12th. Race shirts sold separately

      Mar 7 – Jun 12
    2. $40.00

      Fee includes race entry only. Race shirts sold separately

      Jun 13 – Aug 1

Family Fun Dash Closed

A short dash down 1st Avenue in Deer Creek just for fun. Or if you're the competitive type feel free to challenge all your friends to a quick foot race. Families & strollers welcome, but please leave the furry family members at home.

  1. $10.00

    Fee includes race entry only. Race shirts sold separately

    Mar 7 - Aug 1

Contact information

Event contact
Roschelle M McCoy
Email
realmccoy10@yahoo.com
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