For Immediate Release
2025 Races for all Paces at EIU O’Brien Stadium: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Get ready for Races for all Paces Saturday, June 7 at EIU’s O’Brien Stadium, in Charleston. Join us for the chip timed 5 and 10 K or the one-mile fun run and walk. T-shirts, finisher medals included and awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age category. Photobooth, food trucks and games for kids make this a great event for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the SBL Dental program. Help create smiles for miles and register today at sarahbush.org. See you at the starting line!
10K Fun Run/Walk | 7:50 a.m.
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Challenge yourself and participate in our 6.2 mile race! The registration fee is $30 and $5 kids 17 & under. Chip-timing and aid stations will be available. Medal for finishers.
5K Fun Run/Walk | 8:15 a.m.
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The Family 5K Fun Run/Walk is a great way to build family unity and celebrate the start of spring! Enjoy a scenic jaunt around the Eastern Illinois campus, while earning a medal. The registration fee is $30 and $5 kids 17 & under. Chip-timing and aid stations will be available. Medal for finishers.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | 9:30 a.m.
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The registration fee is $15 and $5 kids 17 & under. Medal for finishers.
Toddler Trot | 10:15 a.m.
The Toddler Trot will take place on the 50 yard line of O’Brien Field to allow children ages 3 to 5 years old to run like the big boys and girls! All participants will receive a prize when they cross the finish line. There is no registration fee.
Diaper Dash | 10:15 a.m.
The Diaper Dash will take place on the 50 yard line of O’Brien Field to allow little ones 3 & under to start living healthfully early on! All diaper dashers will receive a prize when they cross the finish line. There is no registration fee.
Medals for all finishers*. Register by May 18 to receive a race shirt. Please note, registration fees are non-refundable and are used to support the SBL Dental programs. Parking will be available in the O’Brien Field parking lot.
PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, Healthy Communities office, 102 W. Buchanan, Charleston
Saturday, beginning at 6:30 am, O’Brien Stadium
If you cannot participate in Races for all Paces but would like to contribute click here.
For more information or to register, contact Tracy Haddock at (217) 345-6828.
* excluding Diaper Dash & Toddler Trot.
