Run Mahomet

🎉 Welcome to the Run Mahomet!

Run Mahomet is in its 31st year of bringing activity and support to the Mahomet community! Run Mahomet is proud to continue to be a main fundraiser to support Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC), a vital non-profit organization providing education, programming, and community to our children. If you're looking for a great race, why not let your registration fees also support a great cause?

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Certified Courses: USATF Certified Courses for the 5k, 10k, and the ½ Marathon.
• Chip Timing: Provided by It’s Race Time, Inc. for in-person runners.
• Course Type: Primarily flat and considered fast.
• Virtual Options: Available for all races: virtual runners will not be included in official timed results but may submit times for final rankings.

Maps and information: https://mahometyouth.org/run-mahomet/.

👪 Family Participation

• Age Requirement: Half-marathon participants must be 12 years of age or older.
• Stroller Participation: Families with strollers may participate in the 5K. Please be aware of the varying speed of runners in the finish chute and allow racers to pass.

🏅 Awards for In-Person Runners

• 5K Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in age groups 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
• 10K Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in age groups 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
• Half Marathon Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in age groups 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
• Prize Money: May be available depending on pre-race donations. TBD.

📅 Submitting Virtual Results

Beginning August 5th you will be able to submit your time. To submit your virtual time, click on the link below. (Note: link will not work, and you cannot submit a result prior to Aug 5) By your name, click EDIT TIME. You can submit results from Aug 3 - Aug 6. Final results will be available at the same link Aug 7. Note, virtual runners are not eligible for awards.

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📦 Packet Pickup Information

• Drive-Through Pickup: Available from 7am - 7pm in the circle drive at Middletown Prairie, 1301 Bulldog Dr, Mahomet, IL 61853. All local runners are encouraged to pick up their packet on Friday.
• Race Day Pickup: Available Saturday, August 3rd from 5:30 to 6:45 am at Mahomet-Seymour High School, 302 W State St, Mahomet, IL 61853.
• Mailing Option: Available for an additional fee of $5.00 at the time of sign up for virtual runners.

MAYC is a not-for-profit youth club that services members ages 6-18 and their families. For over 300+ youth each year, they work to improve attendance, grades, behavior, and school engagement. This youth club is vital to the youth of Mahomet and 100% of your additional donation goes to support MAYC and the kids. Any amount donated above your race fee is appreciated and will be put to great use. Thank you for your generosity!