See the 2008 5K race results  
See the 2008 1 mile race results
Over 330 participants registered for the 2007 race, a significant increase from the previous year with under 200 finishers. This growth is the primary reason for the addition of a new component to the 2008 race schedule. A 1 Mile Fun Run has been added to the line up with a start time of 8:00am on Sunday, October 5, 2008.
The first 100 participants will receive a t-shirt and will run the perimeter of the high school property starting at Jefferson and Hawk Drive to 10th Street to Adams and back to Hawk Drive to finish. Every finisher in the 1 mile race will receive a participant ribbon with finishing times and places to be posted on the internet after the race.
“We had a large increase in the participants under the age of 18 last year and wanted to add a fun event that would compliment the 5K. The 1 mile is something that everyone can compete in regardless of age or running ability”, commented Sarah Earl, Race Director.
As for the 5K all of the usual suspects will appear for the 3rd annual Autumn on Parade 5k – music, 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.
An official IHSA/IESA starter will again get the 5K runners off to a fast start at 8:30am. Participants will navigate a new course this year running towards the downtown festival to start with the middle section through the park and a finish on the Oregon high school track.
We are proud to announce that this year’s race will be run in honor of Malorie Ziegler. Malorie was a junior high student and athlete at David L. Rahn junior high in Mt. Morris and was an advocate for youth. In an effort to continue Malorie’s passion we are partnering with the 15th Judicial Circuit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program serving Lee, Carroll and Ogle counties.
CASA’s mission is to be a powerful voice for the health, safety and best interests of abused or neglected children. CASA benefits these children by providing them with a thoroughly trained, caring advocate who makes recommendations to the court following intensive investigation of the child’s situation. For more information on the 15th Judicial Circuit CASA program and how you can help visit CASALeeCarroll.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(or $8.00 for the 1 mile). 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 August 1, 2008.
Online registration through Active.com is available through October 3, 2008 for a fee of $20.00 plus a $3.00 surcharge.
- Click here to register online.
- Click here to download a printable application to return via U.S. Mail.
Race day registration will be offered for a fee of $25.00 (or $10.00 for the 1 mile) from 6:45am to 8:00am on Sunday, October 5, 2008 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.
Early packet pickup for pre-registered participants will be available on Friday, October 3 and Saturday October 4 at the Blackhawk Center from 5pm – 7pm.
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.
Without the commitment the following businesses we could not benefit so many within our community. Please support our sponsors:
2008 Race Sponsers
Ablesoft Solutions, Inc.
Alfano's
Blackhawk Wellness
Breakers Saloon & Eatery
Cayla Wolbert Massage Therapy
Exelon Nuclear – Byron Generating Station
Cedar Forest Products
Conover Square Bakery
Country Financial – Gary Davis and Chris Mueller
Flower Patch
Rochelle Community Hospital
Rochelle Community Hospital
Janelle Publications
Lia Sophia – Independent Consultant Wendy Kresheck
Road ID
Rochelle Community Hospital
Rock River Bank
Runner’s Image in Rockford
Road ID
Scott Stevens, Agent, State Farm Insurance
Snupdate.com
Runner’s World
Unimin Corporation
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