Run for the Health of It - Chillicothe
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33rd Annual Run for the Health of It
The event takes place at Pearce Community Center, 610 Cedar Street, Chillicothe, Illinois, on July 11, 2026. It offers multiple participation options and community-focused activities centered on running and walking.
Distances and event formats include:
- 5K Run
- 2 Mile Fun Walk
- 600 meter Kids Fun Run (ages 0-12; parents must accompany children 5 and younger; participants receive a ribbon)
- XC team competition for middle school and high school, single gender teams of 5 to 7 runners
The XC team competition is scored using cross country scoring rules, and individuals entered in the team competition remain eligible for 5K overall and age group awards. 5K overall awards are given to the top male and top female based on gun time. 5K age group awards for net time are presented to the top three males and top three females in these divisions: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. XC team awards recognize the top middle school and high school boys and girls teams.
Event timing and scoring are provided by ShaZam Racing. The event lists local sponsors and a fundraising goal associated with the Pearce Community Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
