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Race for a Place to Call Home

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Riverside Park Janesville, WI, Janesville WI

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Participant Check-In

  • Time: Check-in and on-site registration begins at 6:45 AM.
  • Location: Riverside Park, North Pavilion, Janesville, WI.
  • Schedule: Registration/check-in from 6:45 to 7:15 AM.
  • Start Time: Runners begin at 7:30 AM: walkers will follow.

🎉 Race Details

  • Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025.
  • Event: Fifth annual Race for a Place to Call Home benefiting Project 16:49.
  • Weather: The event will be held rain or shine!
  • Timing: Professional chipped timing provided for all runners.

🏆 Awards

  • Categories: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in men's and women's 5K and 10K.
  • Age Groups: Prizes awarded for age group winners.
  • Course: The course is flat and fast - a great opportunity to set a new PR.
  • Maps: 10K map available below, and the 5K map can be viewed here.

👕 Participant Goodies

  • Items: All registrants receive running bibs, t-shirts, finisher medallions & lanyard, and a fun swag bag.
  • Size Guarantee: Register before August 1st to guarantee your race t-shirt size.

❤️ About Project 16:49

  • Mission: Serves Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth in area high schools.
  • Support: Provides basic needs assistance, case management, and transitional living homes.
  • Goals: Supports residents to heal, learn life skills, and prepare for independent living.
  • Impact: Your participation provides life-changing support and opportunities for our youth.

Find out more about Project 16:49 at https://project1649.org/.

For more information and registration, visit the race page: Race for a Place to Call Home.

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