Record Donation: In 2025, Hull of a Race set a fundraising record, donating a historic $26,000 to the St. Louis Area American Parkinson Disease Association.
Runners: We had 241 runners registered for our race!
🌟 Improvements for Participants
Comfort: We offered a more comfortable viewing area with a tent, seating, cooling fans.
Accessibility: Specific parking near the start/finish line for our Parkinson’s Heroes.
Excitement: The changes enhanced the excitement for participants and viewers alike.
💖 Heartwarming Opportunity
2026 Goals: We look forward to raising money for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association research.
Name Badges: We provide memorial or honor name badges for runners.
Community Involvement: Contact us if you would like to join our Pit Crew: new members are always welcome.
Contact Information: Jeanie Cox at 217-430-9476 or Pam Peters at 217-440-5523.
🗓️ Event Details
Events: Kids 1/4 mile fun run, Timed 5k/10k Competitive Race, Timed 5k Fun Walk/Wheel Chair/Baby Stroller Roll. Running is prohibited in the 5k Fun Walk/Wheel Chair/Baby Stroller Roll.
Date: August 15, 2026.
Start Times: The 5k/10k competitive races start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 9:30 a.m. (CDT): the kids 1/4 mile fun run starts at 7:45 a.m.
Location: All timed events start/end at 290 Main Street at the corner of Main & Dixie streets in downtown Hull, 62343.
🏞️ Course Information
Certification: The 5K/10K courses are USATF Certified (IL22004NM, IL22005NM).
Scenery: The course weaves through the village of Hull and the surrounding countryside past corn and soybean fields.
⏱️ Timing and Awards
Timing: The 5k/10k events are professionally chip timed by It's Race Time, Inc.
Awards: Trophies, Medallions, & Ribbons will be announced following the adult race.