Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend Returns with Full Marathon and New Route
The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is set to return from April 24–26, 2025, featuring a full marathon for the first time since 2019. Race Director Jan Seeley announced that the marathon will introduce a new route, focusing on minimizing its impact on the Champaign-Urbana community. The initial 17 miles will remain unchanged, but the course will now head south to Savoy, avoiding southwest Champaign. (news-gazette.com)
The weekend’s events include the Green Street Mile, Health & Fitness Expo, 5K Run/Walk, Wheelchair Half Marathon, Full Marathon, 4-person Relay, Half Marathon, 10K, Meijer 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, and Youth Run. Participants can enjoy live music, food trucks, and discounts at local businesses through the Wooden Nickel Program. (experiencecu.org)
Planning for the event is a year-round process, with nearly 2,000 volunteers needed to execute the three-day race weekend. The economic impact of the race weekend is approximately $6 million, with the return of the marathon expected to boost this figure. (news-gazette.com)
For more information and to register, visit the official website.
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