Newman Freedom Festival 2018 (5k Walk, Run, & Biathlon)
Newman, IL
Newman Freedom Festival 2018 (5k Walk, Run, & Biathlon)
DESCRIPTION
TO REGISTER ONLINE: SELECT YOUR EVENT ("INDIVIDUAL BIATHLON"; "TEAM BIATHLON"; "5K RUN"; "5K WALK"), THEN CLICK "REGISTER NOW".
BIATHLON: 5K Run/15 Mile Bike. Bike course is out-and-back on smooth, paved, straight, VERY fast roads. Bike & Run courses are closed to traffic in city limits! Routes well marked, staffed with volunteers, with water available. Chip Timing. Helmets are required. Race takes place rain or shine.
5K Run & 5K Run: 5K route is a loop on hard surfaced roads. Routes well marked, staffed with volunteers, with water available. Chip Timing. Race takes place rain or shine
AWARD DIVISIONS: 5K: Overall Male Champion; Overall Female Champion; Top 3 finishers in each division (separated by gender): LOCAL Male/Female (61942 home Zip Code); 11 & Under; 12-16; 17-25; 26-30; 31-35; 36-40; 41-45; 46-50; 51-55; 56-60; 61+; 5k WALKERS BIATHLON: Overall Male Champion; Overall Female Champion; Overall Biathlon Team; Top 3 finishers in each division (separated by gender): 20 & Under; 21-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51-60; 61+; Biathlon Team
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
AWARDS & PRIZES: Awards presented for top finishers in all categories! Visit our website for a complete breakdown of all age group and award categories!
POST RACE PRIZES: All participants receive finisher medals! Entry fee enters you into raffle! Must be present to win! Free post race food & drinks for all!
GROUP DISCOUNT: Available for sports teams, running or cycling clubs, and businesses. See website for details
REGISTRATION: Early registration ends 6/6/18! Register EARLY to be guaranteed free race shirt & swag!
RACE DAY CHECK IN: Check in 5:30am - 7:00am, NTR Building, 708 N Broadway, Newman, IL (North Edge of Newman, IL, follow the signs!).
ILLINI RACE SERIES: Additional awards and swag for participating in other events in our race series. Details at www.newmanrace.net