Champaign, Illinois (United States of America) - "Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend". The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend will take to the streets of Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, IL from April 24-26, 2025. The events offer a beautiful, scenic tour of the University of Illinois campus, downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and an awesome paved park trail. Thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from the community line the course to cheer on and support participants! Participants also will experience the unique and thrilling finish line located at the 50-yard line of the University of Illinois historic Memorial Stadium. After the race, participants can enjoy the 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, located just outside Memorial Stadium on Kirby Ave. Packet Pickup Health and Fitness Expo - Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), 201 E. Peabody, Champaign, IL Thursday, April 24, 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Race Times Thursday, April 24, 2025 7:30 p.m. - Green Street Mile start time Friday, April 25, 2025 7:30 p.m. - 5K start time 6 - 10 p.m. - 4th Mile Street Fest Saturday, April 26, 2025 7:31 a.m. - Wheelchair half marathon start time 7:33 a.m. - Marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay start time 8 a.m. - 10K start time 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash 3 p.m. - Youth Run start time Participant Perks Unique race shirt for each event Drawstring backpack Course entertainment Fleece blanket to marathon finishers Unique finisher medal for each event Delicious post-race food One free beer, wine, cider (for entrants 21 and older), or one free non-alcoholic beverage Post-Race Celebrations After the 5K on Friday night and after the races on Saturday, participants can enjoy the 4th-Mile and 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, respectively, located just outside Memorial Stadium on Kirby Ave. The Street Fests are the perfect place to kick back and relish in your accomplishment. There will be live music and food trucks at the Street Fests. Food is for sale at the Street Fest. Race entry includes one ticket for a beer, wine, or cider (for entrants 21 and older). Non-alcoholic beverages, including Busch NA, will also be available. http://go.evvnt.com/2610342-2?pid=6562

Nashville, Tennessee (United States of America) - "St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Rock Running Series Nashville". St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the official benefiting charity partner of the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series. It's because of the generous support of the Nashville community, people across the region and country, that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital continues to lead the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. For more information, visit stjude.org. The event takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, with the start returning to 8th and Broadway and the finish line located outside of Nissan Stadium, with the amazing city skyline in view. Participants will pass numerous landmarks, including Broadway Honky Tonks, Music Row, the Gulch, 12 South, and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The course will lead participants past the Schermerhorn Symphony, Music City Center, and the Musica Roundabout before finishing outside of Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. The events include a 26.2-mile foot race and wheelchair race, a 13.1-mile foot race and wheelchair race, a 10K foot race, a 5K foot race, a 1 Mile race, KiDS Rock, and the Doggie Dash. The two-day race exhibition and packet pickup will return to the Music City Center. Expo attendees and guests will have access to the Music City Center and will be treated to live music by Nashville recording artists. Entertainment includes Encore Entertainment at the finish line, live music at the expo, and over 25 bands along the course. The demographics of the event show that 61% of participants are women, and 53% come from out of state. In 2024, the total impact on Nashville's economy was $56.2 million. The schedule of events includes the 2025 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville Health and Fitness Expo, which will be held at the Music City Center located at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203. On Thursday, April 24, the Health and Fitness Expo will run from Noon to 7 p.m. at the Music City Center, with media credential pickup from Noon to 4 p.m. Media interviews will be open, and please schedule with the PR team. On Friday, April 25, the Health and Fitness Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with media credential pickup from Noon to 4 p.m. Media interviews will also be open. On Saturday, April 26, Race Day begins with the 5K and 10K at 6:30 a.m. at 8th and Demonbreun, and the Marathon and Half Marathon at 7:20 a.m. at 8th and Broadway. On Sunday, April 27, the 1 Mile, Doggie Dash, and KiDS Rock races will take place at Nissan Stadium. The Doggie Dash starts at 12 p.m., followed by the 1 Mile Races at 12:30 p.m., and KiDS Rock at 1:00 p.m., with DJ Pete performing. Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series' simple idea of making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams, and entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music, and community, race weekends kick off with a free Health and Fitness Expo showcasing the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information, and much more. Events culminate with an Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists from a variety of genres. With a goal of helping participants find the Beat in Their Feet, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series features a Finish Line festival with entertainment, including live bands, DJs, dance zones, photo ops, food trucks, and more. http://go.evvnt.com/2823261-0?pid=6562

Willard, Missouri (United States of America) - "Annual Frisco Railroad Run". Join us for the 13th Annual OMRR FRISCO Railroad Run in Willard, MO. Proceeds from this event benefit the Ozark Greenways. All races are out-and-back starting at Willard Middle School, 205 N. Miller Rd., Willard, MO. 50 Mile and 50K start at 6:00AM, Marathon starts at 7AM, Half Marathon starts at 7:30AM and 8K starts at 7:45AM. All courses are on the Frisco Highline Trail, all distances are USATF certified - marathon is a Boston qualifier! This is a mostly flat and scenic USATF-certified out-and-back rail-to-trail course (fine-crushed hard-packed gravel) on the historic Frisco Highline Trail. www.friscorailroadrun.com