Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day 5K
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Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day 5K
The Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day 5K is a commemorative athletic event held in Belleville, Illinois. The run and walk seeks to honor individuals who have served in the military. Proceeds from the event support local Trail Life and American Heritage Girl Troops, which focus on promoting patriotism and good citizenship within the community.
The event offers the following distance:
- 5 km (Run or Walk)
The course starts and finishes at Laderman Park. Participants travel through the downtown area of Belleville before returning to the park. Parking is available on-site at Laderman Park, though vehicle exiting is restricted until all participants have completed the course to ensure safety.
Registration is available online and through paper forms. Those who register by early May are guaranteed an event t-shirt. Participants can pick up their race packets at a local running store in O'Fallon during the weekend prior to the event, or at the park on the day of the race.
The event includes an award ceremony following the completion of the course. Recognition is given to the top three male and female finishers in various age categories, ranging from 14 and under to 70 and older. Awards are also presented for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as those in the Masters Division. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
