River Bottom Country Runs for St. Jude

20221223
2026-06-06

Jun 06, 2026 at 7:00 AM

18298 Zimmerman Road

Deer Creek IL, 61733

USA

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Entry Fee $25
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $85
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

13.1M
5K

Type: Trail

Participant Limit: 200

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 0%

First Year of the Event: 2018

Description:

River Bottom Country Runs for St Jude returns for our 8th Annual race on June 6, 2026.

It will feature a 5K and Half Marathon that will test your strength and agility as you navigate central Illinois’ finest farm country. These scenic runs start with a .25 mile hill and then flatten out for the remainder of the course. All races are out and back style ending downhill, making your last mile your fastest!

Prizes will be awarded to the top female and male per race.

5K Finishers will receive River Bottom Country Runs koozie, donuts, bananas and beer. (racers 21 years or older)

Half Marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal, koozie, donuts, bananas and beer. (racers 21 years or older)

Packet Pick-Up is RACE DAY ONLY starting at 6am.

All proceeds will benefit the world renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St Jude has increased childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to over 80% in 60 years while freely sharing its research and findings with hospitals around the globe. Families never receive a bill from St Jude, because all a family should ever need to worry about is helping their child live.

Stay up to date with the latest information for this event and view course maps at: https://riverbottomcountryruns.com