Start/Finish Line will be on the South end of Main Street near Happy Pawz Playground, Port Byron IL
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
Join us as we bring back our NT5k in memory of our own Nick Strub of Port Byron! Nick fought pediatric bone cancer, Ewing’s sarcoma, for over 5 years until he died in 2011. He was 29 years old.
🎉 Race Details
- Date: August 9, 2025
- Location: Start/Finish Line will be on the South end of Main Street near Happy Pawz Playground, Port Byron, IL.
- Races: 5k run/walk and the Teddy Trot for the littles.
- Prizes: Awards for overall men’s and women’s runners.
🏅 Age Groups
5K Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
🍹 Post-Race Festivities
After the races, wander and wonder at the awesomeness that is Tug Fest-IL. Adult entries will include 2 FREE drink vouchers for the adults.
💖 Beneficiary Information
Nick Teddy Foundation proceeds from the event benefit research specific to Ewing’s sarcoma. Additionally, funds are reserved to support QCA Ewing’s sarcoma survivors and their families as needed. We currently support/follow 15 local families.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Many thanks to Tug Fest-IL and the Riverdale High School Cross Country teams for continuing support for this beloved Port Byron tradition!
🔗 Register Now
For more information and to register, visit this link.
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