John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Organizer: The Samaritan Well, Inc. is hosting the 24th Memorial John Bliven Walk/Run on Saturday June 28, 2025, during Heritage Days.
• Tribute: John Bliven served in the McDonough County Sheriff's Office for 50 years, 8 terms as sheriff. He was Illinois' longest-serving sheriff at the time of his death in 1999.
• Mission: The Samaritan Well, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 as a transitional housing program for women and women with children experiencing homelessness.
• Expansion: In 2008, the agency expanded its services to include men and men with children experiencing homelessness.

📅 Race Details

• Location: Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at The Old Dairy, 210 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL 61455.
• Start Time: The 2-mile and 5K run/walk will begin at 7:45 a.m.
• Registration Fees: Pre-registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. On-site registration is $35 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under.
• Awards: Awards will be given to top male and female finishers for both runs.

🍦 Special Offers

• Free Ice Cream: All registered children (12 and under) receive a free ice cream coupon for the Old Dairy to be used the day of the event.
• Welcome: Walkers are welcome.
• Registration Forms: Registration forms may be obtained at the Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and online.
• Contact: For updates, visit the Samaritan Well, Inc.’s Facebook page or contact their office at (309) 837-3357 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

🎖️ Race Schedule

• 7:00 a.m. – Registration/Packet Pickup
• 7:45 a.m. – 2 Mile Run/Walk & 5K
• Awards: Immediately following race – Awards (outside The Old Dairy)
• All Age Groups: Welcoming all participants!

👕 T-Shirt & Proceeds

• Guarantee: T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
• Refreshments: Fruit, snacks, & water for all run participants.
• Incentives: Registered children (12 and under) receive a free ice cream coupon for the Old Dairy on the day of the event.
• Benefits: Proceeds benefit The Samaritan Well, Inc. and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

For more information, visit the official race page at John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run.