Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

🏃‍♂️ Registration and Packet Pickup

• Race Start: Race starts at 8:00 am.
• Packet Pickup: The packet pick-up/registration will start at 7:00 am with the table at the Virginia High School entrance.
• Online Registration: Online registration will be closed at this time.
• Parking: Parking is in the Virginia School lots or parking lot or near the ball diamonds.

🎉 General Information

• Event Details: Redbird Run is a fun 5K run and walk hosted during the Virginia, IL BBQ.
• Festival Activities: The Virginia BBQ is a small town festival with the support of a dashing community. To go along with our race, Virginia BBQ will have a pageant, vendors, parade, carnival rides, and tons of entertainment from June 6-8.
• Virtual Option: We will also be holding a virtual 5K for our Runners away from the BBQ.
• Host Team: The Virginia Cross Country Team will be hosting this exciting event.

🏅 Team Achievements

• Team Composition: The Virginia Cross Country Team consists of fifth - eighth graders from both Virginia and Triopia schools.
• Meet Participation: From August to October, the athletes participate in 25 meets around the central area.
• State Meet Competitors: Last year, we had two Jr. High athletes (one male, one female) compete in the State Meet in Normal, IL.
• Improvements: Our other athletes made huge improvements by dropping time and hitting personal bests.

💰 Fundraising Purpose

• Event Contributions: The money raised from the event will go toward celebrating student success during and after the season.
• Equipment Needs: Funds will support new uniforms and new workout equipment.
• Community Support: This event exemplifies the community’s commitment to supporting youth sports and education.

📞 Race Contact Information

• Contact Email: If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at abigailclink@gmail.com.

🚩 In Person Race Information

• Race Route: Race will begin and end near Virginia School.
• Sights Along the Route: During the race, you will go by the Virginia BBQ Square, Cass County Fair Grounds, Rexroat Prairie, Virginia Park, and view the wonderful city of Virginia.

🏆 Prizes

• Awards: Awards will be given to the top male and female runners in each category:
• Categories: Overall
• Categories: 14 & Under
• Categories: 15-24
• Categories: 25-44
• Categories: 45-64
• Categories: 65+

For more information, please visit the registration page.