5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Family Life Center will be hosting its 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life! Please help us make this race a huge success and allow us to continue to provide education, parenting classes, ultrasounds and help to young families in the area.

📅 Date

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

📍 Location

Location:

Effingham Performance Center
1325 Outer Belt West
Effingham, IL 62401

🗓️ Schedule of Events

• Packet Pickup: Thursday, May 8, 2025 – 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL
• Late Registration: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 7:00 – 7:45 am
• Race Start: 8:00 am
• Awards: 9:15 am for 1st-3rd place in each age group

Prayer Warrior Walk: 9:30 am (no medals given for this walk)

💲 Registration Fees

5K: $25 per person or $75/family of 5

*Note: Race shirt not included after April 28th – small quantities available for purchase on race day

Registration includes race entry, T-shirt*, packet, bib, and timed chip. Rain or shine, no refunds.

Race Day Registration: Available with T-shirts in small quantities purchasable separately on race day.

❓ Race Day FAQ

• Packet Pick-up: Thursday: 2pm - 5pm at Family Life Center: Saturday: 7:00am - 7:45am at EPC.
• Restroom Access: EPC will be available for restrooms only.
• Course: The 5K Run/Walk for Life starts at EPC, continues through the Trek Trail (paved), and returns to the EPC. The course has some hills and flat portions with beautiful scenery.
• Traffic Safety: Portions of the course will remain open to traffic: safety is your own responsibility.

⏱️ Timing and Race Numbers

• Timing: Bib timing by Kinetic Timing. Pick up your race bib at the designated time.
• Bib Placement: Attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. No timing without a bib.
• Visibility: Pin your race number clearly to ensure it's visible to race officials, drivers, and spectators.

💧 Health and Safety

• Hydration: Drink fluids before, during, and after the race. Stay hydrated!
• Water Station: There will be a water station along the course.
• Traffic Control: Provided by FLC volunteers and the Effingham Police Dept: use caution.
• Watch for Traffic: Safety is ultimately your responsibility.

🚑 First Aid

First Aid Stations: First aid will be provided by nurses from the Family Life Center.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group:

• Under 20
• 20 - 35
• 36 - 50
• 51 - 65
• 66 and Over

🤝 Volunteer Information

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email development@familylifepcc.org or call the office at 217-342-5433. We would love to have your help!

🚗 Parking

Parking: Free parking is available in the South East Parking Lot of the EPC. Signs will be posted.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: 5K Run/Walk for Life.