LIFT Central Illinois, is gearing up for the Second Annual LIFT Race, scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025. This event offers participants a variety of race options, including a 5K Run/Walk, a Duathlon, and a 1 Mile Fun Run.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Location: 4201 Western Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938 (Riddle Elementary School)
Race Options:
5K Run/Walk:
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Fee: $25 (Increases to $30 after May 9, 2025)
Duathlon (5K, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run):
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Fee: $60 (Increases to $65 after May 9, 2025)
Duathlon Team:
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Fee: $80 (Increases to $85 after May 9, 2025)
1 Mile Fun Run:
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Registration Fee: $15 (Increases to $20 after May 9, 2025)
Participants who register by Friday, May 9th, will receive a free event shirt. Age group awards will be presented for both the 5K and Duathlon in the following categories: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, and 65+.
The LIFT Culinary Arts Grill will provide food for purchase following the event. All proceeds go to support tuition scholarships for regional LIFT students.
For more information and to register for the event, visit the official LIFT race page here.