Race History

The RRCA started the Women's Distance Festival in 1979 in response to the lack of distance races for women in the Olympic games. The SRRC held its first Women's Distance Festival race (4K) in July 1980. One hundred twenty-six women registered and 115 finished. The tradition continues today to celebrate women's rights to participate in running events at any distance.

Race Benefactor

The SIU Breast Center, a program of the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU, emphasizes patient centered, research based, interdisciplinary care for those with breast cancer, including expedited treatment options provided by a team of medical specialists. In addition, many of the center's physicians participate in cancer research, which means the newest, most advanced methods of detecting cancer are used for both diagnosis and treatment.

Location

Start and finish at the Washington Park picnic shelter, 1400 Williams Boulevard, in Springfield, Illinois. Parking is available on the neighboring streets but will not be available next to the start area after 7 a.m... 8:00 am 2 Mile Start | 8:40 am Children's Run Start

The Course

This 2-mile course winds through beautiful Washington Park by the duck pond and past historic homes and mature woods. It's a terrific course for both experienced runners and novices.

Children's Fun Run

Once again, we offer the children's fun run including t-shirts to the first 200 who register. It will be divided into three age categories. Age groups: 0-5, 6-8, 9-12. In keeping with the spirit, there will be participation awards for everyone. more info...

Health Fair - 8:45 - 10:00 AM

Once again, the race will be followed by a very popular feature, the Health Fair. It will include health screenings and information geared towards women and children. Be sure and visit our many booths and plan your run around it. It starts immediately following the 2-mile run.

Shirts

Every participant entered by July 1st will receive a wicking women's t-shirt. Shirts will be available after this date but may have to be back ordered and delivered at a later date. Shirts and awards must be claimed at the event.

Awards

Top 3 female overall, overall Masters's Female and top 3 in each age division. Age Groups: Top 3 females in each division through age 80.

Race Results

Results will be on this website or www.srrc.net. The race will offer tag timing brought to you by the SRRC.