Race for a Place to Call Home

🏃‍♂️ Participant Check-In Details

• Time: PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN and ON-SITE REGISTRATION BEGINS at 6:45 AM.

📅 Event Overview

• Date: Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025 for the fifth annual Race for a Place to Call Home to benefit Project 16:49.
• Location: The event takes place in Janesville’s beautiful Riverside Park - the start/finish line is located at the North Pavilion.
• Registration: Registration/check-in is from 6:45 to 7:15 AM.
• Start Time: The first runners will start the course at 7:30 AM: walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. The event will be held rain or shine!

⏱️ Race Timing

• Timing: Professional chipped timing will be provided for all runners.
• Course: The course is flat and fast - a great opportunity to set a new PR.
• Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the men's and women's 5K and 10K timed events, along with other prizes for age group winners.
• Course Maps: The 10K map can be found below under "Map My Run/View Course Map." The 5K map can be viewed here: 5K Course Map.

🎽 Participant Benefits

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

❤️ About Project 16:49

• Mission: Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth in area high schools and the community.
• Services: They provide basic needs assistance and case management, and operate two transitional living homes.
• Impact: Residents have the time, space, and support to address their situations, learn key life skills, increase their self-sufficiency, and prepare for independent living.
• Support: Your participation directly benefits our youth by providing life-changing support and opportunities. Find out more at: Project 16:49.

🔗 Registration Link

• Sign Up: For more information and to register, visit Race for a Place to Call Home Registration.