Are You Country Strong?
River Bottom Country Runs for St Jude returns for our 7th Annual race on June 1, 2024 @ 7:00AM
It will feature a 5K & Half Marathon that will test your strength and agility as you navigate central Illinois' finest farm country. These scenic runs start with a .25 mile hill and then flatten out for the remainder of the course. All races are out and back style ending downhill, making your last mile your fastest!
New for 2024: A water cannon for the Half Marathon course, courtesy of Goodfield Fire Department!
Prizes will be awarded to the top female and male per race.
- 5K Finishers will receive River Bottom Country Runs koozie, donuts, bananas and beer. (racers 21 years or older)
- Half Marathon Finishers will receive a finishers medal, koozie, donuts, bananas and beer. (racers 21 years or older)
Packet Pick-Up is RACE DAY ONLY starting at 6am.
All proceeds will benefit the world renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St Jude has increased childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to over 80% in 60 years while freely sharing its research and findings with hospitals around the globe. Families never receive a bill from St Jude, because all a family should ever need to worry about is helping their child live.
Stay up to date with the latest information for this event and view course maps at: https://www.facebook.com/RiverBottomRuns/
*NO REFUNDS. All registration fees will benefit St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Registration fees
5K Race
Price changes in 26 days 1 hour-
The River Bottom 5K boasts beautiful country scenery with large trees overlapping the beginning and end of the route in this ‘out and back’ style course. Finishers receive a commemorative coozie. No strollers and no pets, please.
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$25.00
Super early bird pricing. Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately.
Jul 23 – Dec 31 -
$30.00
Early bird pricing. Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately.
Jan 1 – Apr 30 -
Register for 5K Race$35.00
Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately.
Now registering May 1 – May 31 -
$40.00
Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately.
Jun 1 – Jun 1
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Half Marathon
Price changes in 26 days 1 hour-
Stretch out your legs with this long run through country scenery and the finest views central Illinois has to offer. This course is mostly flat, farmland roads that takes you from Deer Creek to Goodfield on to Eureka, IL with a display of hometown living. Finishers receive a commemorative coozie and medal. No strollers and no pets, please.
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$60.00
Super early bird pricing. Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately
Jul 23 – Dec 31 -
$70.00
Early bird pricing. Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately
Jan 1 – Apr 30 -
Register for Half Marathon$80.00
Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately.
Now registering May 1 – May 31 -
$85.00
Race day entry. Fee includes race entry only, race shirts sold separately.
Jun 1 – Jun 1
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Copper Sponsorship
Sponsorship includes your logo on River Bottom Runs mile marker sign along race course.
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Register for Copper Sponsorship$100.00
Entry level sponsorship for the River Bottom Country Runs.
Bronze Sponsorship
Sponsorship includes 1) Logo on River Bottom Runs mile marker sign 2) Logo on event shirts
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Register for Bronze Sponsorship$250.00
Level up your giving with the Bronze sponsorship level and get some great perks in the process.
Executive Sponsorship
This sponsorship incudes 1) Logo on River Bottom Runs mile marker sign 2) Logo on event shirts 3) Qualifies you as a corporate sponsor for the St. Jude Chicago to Peoria Run 4) Includes logo on official St. Jude Runs shirt and RV banners.
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Register for Executive Sponsorship$500.00
This is our most popular sponsorship level as it also qualifies you to be a sponsor for the St Jude Chicago to Peoria run event in July 2024.
Silver Sponsorship
This sponsorship includes: 1) Logo on River Bottom Runs mile marker sign and event shirts 2) Company name/logo on St. Jude Runs sponsorship plaque 3) Company name/logo on official St. Jude Runs t-shirt 4) Company name/logo on St. Jude Runs RV banners 5) Company name/logos shared and promoted across run social media platforms.
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Register for Silver Sponsorship$1,000.00
This level also qualifies your business as a sponsor for the St Jude Chicago to Peoria Run summer event. Check out all the amazing perks your business receives with a Silver Sponsorship!
Gold Sponsorship
Sponsorship includes 1) Logo on River Bottom Runs mile marker sign and event shirts 2) One official Chicago to Peoria St. Jude Runs runners t-shirt 3) Company name/logo on St. Jude Runs sponsorship plaque 4) Company name/logo on official St. Jude Runs t-shirt 5) Company name/logo on St. Jude Runs RV banners 6) Company name/logos shared and promoted across run social media platforms.
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Register for Gold Sponsorship$1,500.00
This level also qualifies your business as a sponsor for the St Jude Chicago to Peoria Run summer event. The perks keep getting better with each level!
Platinum Sponsorship
Sponsorship includes 1) Logo on River Bottom Runs mile marker sign and event shirts 2) Company name and logo listed in press releases and interview materials with local Media 3) Invitation to reception at the live St. Jude Telethon held at the Peoria Civic Center and shown live on WEEK-TV 4) One official Chicago to Peoria St. Jude Runs runners t-shirt 5) Company name/logo on St. Jude Runs sponsorship plaque 6) Company name/logo on official St. Jude Runs t-shirt 7) Company name/logo on St. Jude Runs RV banners 8) Company name/logos shared and promoted across run social media platforms.
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Register for Platinum Sponsorship$2,000.00
This level also qualifies your business as a sponsor for the St Jude Chicago to Peoria Run summer event. This level is our most valued sponsorship level and has the ability to impact the lives of many patients at St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Race Course Maps
Contact information
- Event contact
- Roschelle McCoy & Carrie Joos
- Website
- Visit website
