Going The Distance for the Salvation Army

🏃‍♀️Charity Community Run

This event is a charity community run with all proceeds going towards the Salvation Army. If you are unable to attend the run but would still like the help the cause, there is an option to just donate as well. Please also bring gently used shoes to the race! We will be collecting these shoes to send to the Salvation Army for local people in need. You can find the drop off containers by the main table near the start line.

📅Race Day Details

• Date: June 7th, 2025
• Time: 7:00am (Check-in by 6:50am)
• Location: Morton High School main entrance on Illinois Ave.
• Parking: Main Morton High School parking lot

After parking, walk along Jackson St and you will find the start line on your left. Restrooms are available inside of Morton High School.

🗺️Course Information

You can view a course map below with mile and kilometer markers as well as a view of where to park.

Course Map with Mile and Kilometer Splits

🚗Parking Guidelines

Below is a photo of available parking on race day near the start line. Lots are ranked from 3 stars to 1 star based on ease of parking. We encourage you to park in the Jackson Lot as displayed on the map and walk west on Jackson Street and take your first left on Illinois Avenue. The start line will be right ahead.

• Overflow Parking: If Jackson Lot is full, use the overflow lots in orange.
• Street Parking: Not allowed on Illinois on race day.
• Volunteer Parking: Only on the north side of the start line.
• South Lot: Not open during the race.

From wherever you park, please follow the pink lines displayed on the map below to walk from your car to the start line. Thanks for your cooperation!

Parking Map

🌐More Information

For more information, check out our website at www.goingthedistance.co.