John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run

Macomb, IL, USA
29 Jun, 2024 (Sat)

Running

2 mi, 5 km

About the event

Samaritan Well is hosting the 23rd Memorial John Bliven Walk/Run on Saturday June 29, 2024, during Heritage Days. John served in the McDonough County Sheriff's Office for 50 years, 8 terms as sheriff.  At the time of his death in 1999, he was Illinois' longest serving sheriff. Samaritan Well Inc. has been in operation since 1998 and operates two shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.

Bliven Walk/Run registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Old Dairy, 210 South Lafayette Street, Macomb. The 2 mile and 5K walk/run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Registration is $25. Awards for the top male and female finishers will be given.  Walkers are welcome. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations prior to 6/14/23.  Registration forms may be obtained at the Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the McDonough County YMCA, online at https://runsignup.com/.../AnnualJohnBlivenMemorialWalkRun or the Samaritan Well Inc. Facebook page.  You can also contact the Samaritan Well Inc. office at 309-837-3357 between 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with questions. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Samaritan Well shelters and St. Jude Children’s’ Hospital.

All Age Groups are welcomeT-Shirts guaranteed if registered by Wednesday, June 14, 2023Fruit, Snacks, & water for all run participantsKids (12 and under) receive a free ice cream coupon for the Old Dairy on the day of the eventAwards for Top Male & Female finishers for both the 5k and 2MileAge Group Awards 5k & 2Mile:  15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and olderProceeds benefit The Samaritan Well, Inc. and St. Jude Children's Hospital

Races offered by this event

5k

29 Jun, 2024 (Sat) - 07:30
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road

2 Mile

29 Jun, 2024 (Sat) - 07:30
Running
2 mi
Solo
On site
Road

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