3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Family Life Center will be hosting its 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life! This race is challenging with great competition and you will love the course scenery on the General Dacey Trail at Forest Park! 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 and Location

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Location: Dacey Trail at Forest Park
• Address: E North 9th Street, Shelbyville IL 62565

📋 Schedule of Events

• Packet Pickup: Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 1:00pm – 4:30pm at Family Life Center, 225 E South 1st St, Shelbyville, IL 62565
• Late Registration: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:00 – 7:45 am
• Race Start: 8:00 am
• Awards Ceremony: 9:30 am for 1st place in each age group

💰 Registration Fees

• 5K Fee: $25 per person or $75/family of 5
• Race Shirt: Not included after April 14th – small quantities available for purchase on race day
• Registration Includes: Race entry, T-shirt*, packet, bib, and timed chip
• Refund Policy: No refunds, rain or shine

🔍 Race Day FAQ

• Packet Pick-up: Thursday: 1pm - 4:30pm at Family Life Center or Saturday: 7:00am - 7:45am at Dacey Trail
• Course: Starts at the Forest Park entrance of the Dacey Trail: portions may remain open to traffic
• Timing: Bib timing provided by Kinetic Timing: must pick up official bib in advance
• Race Number: Must be pinned to the front of your shirt and visible at all times

🩺 Health and Safety

• Hydration: Drink fluids before, during, and after the race: a water station will be available
• Traffic Safety: Volunteers will assist with traffic, but safety is ultimately your responsibility
• First Aid: Provided by Family Life Center

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each age group and must be claimed at the event. The age groups are as follows:

• 19 and Under
• 20 - 35
• 35 - 50
• 51 - 65
• 65 and Over

🤝 Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email dawn@familylifepcc.org or development@familylifepcc.org or call the office at 217-774-4874. We would love to have your help!

🚗 Parking

Free parking is available in Forest Park north and east of the ball fields near the entrance of the Dacey Trail. Signs will be posted.

🔗 More Information

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