The Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day Run helps support Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girl Troops IL-0078 in the Belleville area. Additionally a portion of the proceeds will be given to a combat-wounded veterans group in the St Louis area. These organizations all seek to honor the military and their commitment to our great nation.
The Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day Run begins and ends at Laderman Park in Belleville, Illinois and traverses the Memorial Day Parade route in both directions.
The run helps support Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girl Troops IL-0078 in the Belleville area. Additionally a portion of the proceeds will be given to a combat-wounded veterans group in the St Louis area. These organizations all seek to honor the military and their commitment to our great nation.
Event details and schedule
Registration
- Online Registration will be closed at 9am on Monday, May 28
- In-person Registration will be available Saturday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, during Packet Pickup, and on Monday, May 28, 7:30-8:30am, before the race.
Packet Pickup
- Sat, 26 May, 2:00-4:00 pm at Toolen's Running Start,
3220 Green Mount Crossing Dr, Shiloh, IL 62269
- Packet Pickup/Late Registration: Mon, 28 May, 7:30-8:30 am at Laderman Park,
1105 Mascoutah Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
Event Schedule
7:30 am - Race Check-In
8:45 am - National Anthem
9:00 am - Race start
10:00 am - Award ceremony
11:00 am - Memorial Day Ceremony in Walnut Hill Cemetery
Course Information
The course starts at Laderman Park and heads north on Mascoutah Ave, turns west on East Main, continues around the fountain to between 3rd and 4th Street and then reverses direction back to Laderman Park where runners continue on a flag lined finish in the park for a total of 5 kilometers.
After the race, runners may join the Memorial Day ceremony in the Walnut Hill Cemetery next to Laderman Park.
Parking
There is parking available in Laderman Park.
What To Bring
- Registration letter
- Water bottle
- Bib provided in packet attached to shirt
