Two of our Quincy to Peoria runners, Rebecca Stump and Emily Bastert, are running the St. Jude Memphis Marathon’s half-marathon to “keep the fire alive for the Quincy run!” They’re inviting all Quincy runners to join them by signing up for the run.

Info on the run:

“Get ready for a fun-filled race weekend taking place in the birthplace of rock ‘n roll and the home of the blues. Experience Memphis’ rich and unique musical heritage, great food and tons of Southern hospitality while participating in a race benefiting the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

All races have sold out in advance the past two years, so we strongly recommend that you expedite your registration and travel plans.”

For more details, visit their website: http://www.stjudemarathon.org/

Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center at Morton High School
Morton, IL

Saturday, October 2, 2010

• 5K RUN and 1 MILE WALK
  8:00 AM
• 1/4 MILE KIDS FUN RUN
  7:45 AM

After the race, light refreshments will be served followed by an
Awards Ceremony.

Click here for the registration form for the 2010 St. Jude Road Race.

Congratulations to all of our runners and volunteers! And thanks to our sponsors and supporters, we appreciate your donations and support. (Click the photo to see a larger version.)

Thursday August 5, 2010

Click to download a PDF: run info 2010

Motor Home Assignments and Decorations

• Location: Quincy Municipal Public Parking Lot D
• 625 Vermont Street
• Quincy, IL
• Time: 6:30 PM

Friday, August 6th 2010

RUN DAY!!

Location: 513 Hampshire Street

Quincy, IL

Parking available at Municipal Lot D

Timeline:

• 3:00 ‐4:00: Runner check‐in located at the Y101 Van (look for Ramey Thurman)
• 4:05: 1st year Runner photos
• 4:10: 5 year Runner photos
• 4:15‐4:30: Various supporters and fundraising photos
• 4:30: Prayer
• 4:40: Final instructions
• 5:00: WGEM newscast
• 5:20: Runners line up
• 5:30: Depart for Peoria

Saturday, August 7th 2010

Arrive in Peoria

Location: 364 W. 3rd Ave (roughly start of St. Jude Parade)

Peoria, IL

Staybridge Suites (location of showers)

300 W Romeo B Garret Ave

Peoria, IL

Timeline:

• 2:30 pm: Red Team arrives
• 2:30 ‐4:00: Red team cleans motor homes, showers, and return to lot
• 4:00: Black Team arrives
• 4:00‐5:50: Black team cleans motor homes, showers and returns to lot
• 6:00‐6:30: Begin lining up for Parade into Civic Center
• 6:30 – 7:50 Run into civic center, eat, St. Jude Run Store, group photo
• 7:50 – 8:10: Group together for check presentation
• 8:15: Check Presentation
• 8:30: Return to motor homes , or to your own transportation ,or hotel.

We have a MANDATORY SAFETY MEETING this upcoming Wednesday, July 28^th at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be located at the Quincy Medical Group Sports Medicine building that has been the site of our regular runner meetings.

At this meeting  you will be receiving your runner bags with the St. Jude t-shirts, safety vests, stickers, motor home assignments, and a chance to review the run route and put your name where you would like to run.

You will also be learning about how much safety is emphasized on our run.  It is our goal not only to raise as much money and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, but to also make sure everyone has a fun time and a SAFE journey along the way.

Lastly, attached is our 2010 runner pledge form that Bridget would like you to have filled out and ready to turn in at the Safety meeting.  You will need to fill in your donation amount that you have received offline, online, and the total amount.

Remember, you have until October 1^st to raise your $500, so please keep that in mind as you fill out your pledge sheet.

Thanks!

2010 pledge form