Southern Illinois Spring Classic Half Marathon & 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.southernillinoisspringclassic.com.

📍 Place

1900 Cedar St.
Lawrenceville, IL US 62439

✨ Description

On March 29, 2025 KSD of Lawrence County will be hosting its 16th annual Southern Illinois Spring Classic 5K run/walk.

🗓️ Schedule of Events

• Friday, March 28: 6-7 pm: Early packet pick up inside gym
• Saturday, March 29:
  • 6:30-7:45 am: Registration and Packet Pick Up
  • 8:00 am: Half Marathon Start and 5K Run/Walk Start
  • 8:30 am: Stick around and enjoy breakfast in the school cafeteria.
  • 10:30 am: Half Marathon/ 5K Awards

💲 Registration Fees

• Half Marathon: $49 until Jan. 31st, $60 Feb 1st - 28th, $70 March 1st - 29th
• 5K: $19 until Jan. 31st, $30 from Feb. 1 - 28th, $35 March 1st - 29th

Registration includes race entry, T-shirt*, packet, and medal for 1/2 marathon participants. Rain or shine, no refunds.
*Same day registrations accepted.

Entries must be received by March 1, 2025 or T-shirts aren’t guaranteed.

Race Day FAQ

• Virtual Races: We are offering a Virtual 5K or Half Marathon to those that would rather not be at an event. All prices for the Virtual events are $5 more to be able to ship the packet to your door with a medal if you did the half. You will be able to enter your time on a website.
• Race Packet Pick-up: Packet pick-up will be located inside the school gym at Parkside Elementary School, 1900 Cedar St., Lawrenceville, IL 62439. Friday: 6pm - 7pm, Saturday: 6:30am - 7:45am

🏞️ Course

The SISC Half Marathon starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville, winds through the Lawrence County countryside, and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track. The 13.1 mile course is mostly flat. The course will officially close 4 hours after the start time. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.

The 5K course starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville, and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track. The course is mostly flat. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.

⏱️ Timing

Bib timing will be provided by To The Finish, LLC. You must pick up your official race bib at the designated packet pick-up time. Please attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. If you do not have a bib, you will not be timed.

📋 Race Number

Pin your race number/bib to the front of your shirt, plainly and visibly to race officials, drivers, photographers, and spectators. All participants must wear an official race number/bib.

🚰 Health and Safety

• Stay Hydrated: Drink fluids before, during, and after the race. There will be 7 water stations along the course, three of which will also offer Gatorade.
• Traffic Control: Traffic control will be provided by SISC volunteers and the Lawrenceville Police Dept. Safety is ultimately your own responsibility. Watch for traffic!

🚑 First Aid Stations

First aid will be provided by Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. There will be several stations throughout the course located near water stations. Ambulance support will also be on hand.

🚻 Portable Toilets

Portable toilets will be located throughout the course.

🏆 Awards

All half marathon participants will receive a medal. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each age group and must be claimed at the event. The age groups are as follows:

• 5K: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-99
• Half Marathon: 1-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-99

🤝 Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please go to the "Contact Us" tab and send us an email or call one of the Event Coordinators. We would love to have your help!

🅿️ Parking

Free parking is available to all at the Parkside Elementary School.

🔗 Event Link

For more information, visit the event page: Southern Illinois Spring Classic.