Marshall Walldogs 5K and 2 Mile Fun Walk
The event is being hosted by the Marshall Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Saturday June 25th as part of the Marshall Wall Dog International Mural Painting Event.
It will be a festival where 16 murals are painted by over 150 artists from all over the world. The event will include family activities, entertainment, food and vendors featuring vintage items and handmade crafts.
There will be a 2 mile Fun walk and a 5K. The 5K (3.1 miles) will be run through the streets of Marshall Illinois. It is a fast flat course. Perfect for a PR. 2 Mile Walk Starts at 7:45am and 5K run starts at 8:00am.
Overall male and female winners in the 5K will receive a gift certificate.
Award medals will be presented to Men’s and Women’s Division 5K participants who finish 1st, 2nd
and 3rd in the following age divisions:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
We will also 3 give team awards:
1.School Team with the lowest overall place of top 5 runners (Will score like a Cross Country Meet)
2.Business with the lowest overall place of top 5 runners (Will score like a Cross Country Meet)
3.Business Spirit award will be awarded to the Business whose runners show the most spirit for their business or the Wall Dog Event or both. The judging will be very subjective so use your imagination.
There will be special rate for school teams: If 5 or more kids/coaches participate, the rate is $10. Please send in registration for team members by 6/15. There will be no discounts for teams the day of the race.
Businesses that are Members of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce can sign up employees/family members for $15. Any business that signs up a team of 5 or more, the rate will be $15. All discounted business rates need to be sent in advance by 6/15.
Pre-Registration for individuals by 6/15 fee is $20. (June 15 is the last day to be guaranteed a T-shirt). All race day sign-ups will be $25. T-shirts will be given on a first come first serve basis the day of the race.
Event Start Times: Saturday June 25th 2 Mile Walk: 7:45 a.m. CST, 5K Run: 8:00 a.m. CST. Registration is at 902 N 6th St. Marshall, IL at the First Christina Church and Marshall High School parking lot. Race results will be posted on the WVRR website at www.wvrr.org.
Proceeds for the race will support the Marshall Walldog Painting Event and the Marshall Chamber of Commerce.