Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon

Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon

Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon

( 48 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Urbana,
    Illinois,
    United States
  • April
  • 3 miles/5K, 6 miles/10K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon, 26.2 miles/Marathon, Virtual Race
  • Road Race
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Join us in Champaign-Urbana April 25-27 for our annual race weekend and experience Midwest hospitality like you've never felt before!

Will Run For

Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States
14 25
2017
"Perfect weather in 2017!"
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Will Run For 's thoughts:

This was my 3rd time running the half marathon in Champaign/Urbana, IL but it never gets old or boring. For packet pick-up, I parked in the lot between State Farm Center and Memorial Stadium, which made it an easy walk to the expo at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). There was no way to get lost in the ARC because there were signs everywhere, even on the floor. This year we checked in with a scan code and your id and it was such a breeze.

After receiving your bib, you went to the gymnasium for t-shirt pick up and the expo vendors. There were booths from other races as well as all the gear you can imagine plus items you never knew existed. This year's t-shirts were bright neon and we received drawstring bags again too. I had also purchase an ARC Shower Pass for $5.00 just in case my stepbrother was not home when I finished the race. This is a great option for runners who may be driving straight back home and had to check out of their hotel before the start of the race.

What I love about this race is the amazing volunteer and local support in addition to finishing on the 50 yard line. You receive your medal on the field and can even stretch in the end zone. They also had FREE coffee and tea near the start line for the Saturday races. But if I were to ever run the marathon here, I would hate having to walk up the stairs to the concession stands for food after the finish, but that hasn't ever been an issue for me after running the half marathon or 5k.

Once you make it up to the concession stands, you are welcomed by volunteers with plenty of food which included bananas, cookies, pizza, pasta, and granola bars. The medals this year celebrated the 150 year anniversary of the University of Illinois.

This is a great Midwestern race to run!

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