The Waterloo IL Optimist Club 22nd Annual
5K Competitive Run & 5K Fun Walk
Date: November 1st, 2025
Start Time: 8:00am
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Driving Directions from the North
255 South
Route 3 South
Left on North Market Left on East 1st St.
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Friend of Youth
Serving the Community Since 1954
Place: Rogers Elementary School 200 N Rogers St Waterloo, IL 62298
Divisions for Male & Female participants:
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Age: 14 & Under
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20-29
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40-49
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60-69
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15-19
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30-39
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50-59 |
70+ |
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Entry INFO: $25 registration if postmarked by October 15th
$30 registration if postmarked after October 15h
Race T-shirts guaranteed for those postmarked by October 15th
Register online at https://waterloooptimist5krunwalk.ltsyouriace.com
Send Checks to: Waterloo Optimist Club, c/o Russ Thomas
215 E. Halifax Dr. Waterloo, IL 62298. Make checks to: Waterloo Optimist Club
Race Director: Russ Thomas Phone: (618)-616-9891 or Email: russthomas19@gmail.com
Assistant Director: Daniel Bollman Phone: 618-304-2790
Race Day Registration: 6:45-7:30 AM (Packet pickup at check in/registration)
Proceeds: All proceeds will benefit local youth programs
Refreshments: Provided before and after the race
Bathroom and Changing Areas: Available at Rogers Elementary School 5K Course: City streets with rolling hills, out and back
Race will be held regardless of the weather, delayed start for dangerous weather Awards Presentation and Attendance Prizes at the completion of the event
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place age group finishers, plus 1st overall finishers for men and women
