Going The Distance for the Salvation Army

Event Overview

• Description: This event is a charity community run with all proceeds going towards the Salvation Army.
• Donation Option: If you are unable to attend the run but would still like the help the cause, there is an option to just donate as well.
• History: While this event began in Morton, IL, we have brought a counterpart to the University of Illinois.
• Organizers: This event is being run by Going The Distance in conjunction with the Salvation Army in Champaign.

Event Details

• Date and Time: This year, the run will take place on October 17th at 9:00am.
• Check-In: Please show up by 8:50am to check in at the check in table on the east side of the Main Quad by Foellinger Auditorium.
• Check-In Hours: Check-in will be open from 8:00am-8:50am.
• Start/Finish: The start and finish lines are between the Foreign Languages Building and Foellinger Auditorium.

Course Information

• Course Map: You can view a course map below with mile and kilometer markers as well as a view of where to park.
• Restrooms: Restrooms are available inside of the Foreign Languages Building or anywhere else accessible on the quad.
• Gift Cards: All participants who register before 10/16 are guaranteed to receive a Chick-Fil-A gift card upon check-in on race day.
• T-Shirts: T-shirts are not guaranteed after 10/5.

Additional Resources

• Course Map: Course Map with Mile and Kilometer Splits
• Website: For more information, check out our website at www.goingthedistance.co.

Location

• Address: 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL
• Event Date: 2026-10-17
• Event URL: Going The Distance for the Salvation Army