The 116 Spirits Run
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The Opie's 116 Spirits Run
The Opie's 116 Spirits Run is the Woodford County stop in the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series, a statewide effort to complete a 5K in all 102 counties. The event is untimed and community focused, and it takes place in Roanoke, Illinois, beginning and ending at Opie’s 116, 116 E Broad St.
The course follows safe, low traffic prairie roads in a simple out and back layout. The turnaround point is at the historic Roanoke Township Cemetery. The route is described as suitable for walkers, runners, strollers, and participants collecting a county stamp.
Check in and packet pickup occur at Opie’s 116, where participants receive event items and join the post run gathering. Provided items include an event themed cup, a swag bag, a finisher cocktail, and a finishers medal. The event is presented as a community celebration with a relaxed, untimed format and low-traffic streets.
The description notes the event’s placement in the statewide Spirits Run series and highlights the small town setting and prairie road scenery around Roanoke Township Cemetery. Exact start times and registration details are not included here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
