Janet R. Noblitt Mosquito Chase 5K
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Janet R. Noblitt Mosquito Chase 5K
The Janet R. Noblitt Mosquito Chase 5K is an annual community 5K run/walk held at Hutsonville Park in Hutsonville, Illinois on August 1, 2026. The course distance is 5K (3.1 miles). Event activities include music and raffles, and the gathering emphasizes a community atmosphere.
Registration for the 5K opens on March 30, 2026 and closes on July 31, 2026. The registration fee is $20. Registrations received by July 21 are guaranteed a shirt and a goodie bag.
Proceeds from the event support a scholarship fund administered through the Hutsonville High School Alumni Association. The Janet R. Noblitt Scholarship awards $1,000 to a graduating senior or an alumnus. Since the first Mosquito Chase in 2011, the event has contributed $7,000 in scholarship funds.
The race is organized in memory of Janet R. Noblitt, who helped start the Mosquito Chase and coached junior high track. The event description focuses on the race format, registration details, community features, and the scholarship purpose rather than individual biographical details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.