All of the usual suspects will appear for the 3rd annual Autumn on Parade 5k Run/Walk – music, great course, chiropractic and massage therapy booths, premium t-shirts, professional timing, good food, sports drinks, great raffle prizes, awards to overall male/female finisher and top three male/female finishers in each age bracket.
Over 330 participants registered for the 2007 race and this growth is the primary reason for the addition of a family component to the 2008 race event. Details about this will be added very soon.
Official starter, Harry Fletcher will again get the runners off to a fast start at 8:00am. Participants will finish near the Blackhawk Center of Oregon High School with half of the course run on fast, flat residential roads and the other half run on a paved running/bike path with some turns and hills. The 1 Mile Fun Run course will cover the same course as the last mile of the 5k race so spectators will have plenty of viewing capabilities.
In 2007 the race proceeds were split between the American Cancer Society, Polo H.S. Cross Country and Oregon H.S. Cross Country. We are committed to giving back to the community by enhancing the opportunities of running enthusiasts and community members so we are excited to announce that the proceeds will again be donated. The organization(s) are yet to be determined so if you have any suggestions that you would like to submit for consideration please send an email to oregonrunner@insightbb.com.
Participants may use one of three registration options to sign up for the event. Pre-registration by mail will be offered for forms post marked by October 1, 2008 for a fee of $20.00. Make checks payable to “Autumn on Parade” and mail to: Autumn on Parade 5K Run/Walk, P.O. Box 234, Oregon, IL 61061. Forms will be available for download after June 1, 2008.
Online registration through Active.com is available through October 3, 2006 for a fee of $20.00 plus a $3.00 surcharge. Click here to register online.
Race day registration will be offered for a fee of $25.00 from 6:45am to 8:00am on Sunday, October 5, 2007 at the Blackhawk Center at Oregon High School, 201 S. 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061. No refunds. Participant packets may be picked up at the Blackhawk Center on Race Day between 6:45am—7:55am. Race day registered T-shirts are handed out on a first come, first serve basis.
Awards will be presented after the race to top overall male and female finisher and the 1st three male and female finishers in each of the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+over. Results will be posted at www.autumnonparade.org. Awards to be presented approximately 1 hour after the start of the race.
Plenty of parking is available at Oregon High School & Blackhawk Center. Strollers will be allowed on the race course but must start after all runners. No pets, bicycles or scooters will be allowed on the course.
Oregon High School and Blackhawk Center are located just off of Route 64 and 10th Street. From East/South—take I-88 to I-39/51 North to Route 64 West to 10th Street South. From North—take I-39/51 South to Route 64 West to 10th Street South. From West—take I-88 East to Highway 52 North to Route 2 North to Route 64 West to 10 Street South.
2008 Race Sponsers
 Alfano's
Blackhawk Wellness
Breakers Saloon & Eatery
Byron Generating Station - Exelon Nuclear
Cedar Forest Products
Country Financial, Chris Mueller
Lia Sophia - Wendy Kresheck, Independent Consultant
Rochelle Community Hospital
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Scott Stevens, Agent, State Farm Insurance
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