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Race Information
Race Name:Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Date:Saturday October 8th, 2016 - 10:00 am
Location:Oglesby (on the IVCC Campus)
State:Illinois, United States
Website:
Post a Race:https://www.runrace.net/postarace.php?id=16282IL1
Description:
This 2nd annual event honors the memory of Connie Dzierzynski Skerston, who passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm at the age of 45 on March 5th 2015. Connie enthusiastically served Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) for 16 years in administration. A scholarship has been founded in her name to preserve her educational legacy and passion for working with and helping young minds in the Illinois Valley.  100 percent of the entry fee goes to the scholarship fund.

The race begins and ends on the campus of IVCC (815 N. Orlando Smith Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348) and will include a mixed running surface. Registration fee is $25.00 if received by 10/1 ($30.00 after 10/1). Fee includes a T-Shirt, water and light snacks.  T-Shirt & size guaranteed if entry is received by 10/1.  Early packet pick up available on 10/6 from 11:00am-2:00pm at IVCC main entrance for those who register by 10/1.  Race day registration and packet pick up is from 8:00-9:30am. Finish line & Timing by Starved Rock Runners, Ltd.  First overall male and female, and first male and female Masters receive a plaque.  Awards for top three male and female finishers in 13 age brackets. There will also be an Untimed 1.5 Mile “Walk In Connie’s Steps” event for non-runners.

Free massages by IVCC therapeutic massage students, and a Silent Auction & Bake Sale will be going on during the event.

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Posted:June 18th, 2016 2:33 am
Last Update:June 28th, 2016 8:29 pm
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Event InformationFor multiple Member Events:
Name of EventDistanceMeasurementDateStart TimeRelay MembersTeam Members
   Connie's Race5.00KilometersOct 8th, 201610:00 am
   Walk in Connie's Step's (Untimed)1.50MilesOct 8th, 201610:00 am
   Donate to Connie's Memorial Scholarship Fund0.00MilesOct 8th, 201610:00 am
Director Information
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Name of Race DirectorEmail AddressPhone Number
Greg Dzierzynskihit.squad@comcast.net(815) 663-7823
Betty Dzierzynskib.dzier@comcast.net(815) 664-2236
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