Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend

Champaign-Urbana, Illinois | April 25-27, 2024 | marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, mile, youth run

The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend will take to the streets of Champaign, IL from April 25-27, 2024. The events offer a beautiful, scenic tour of the University of Illinois campus, downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and an awesome paved park trail. Thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from Champaign-Urbana line the course to cheer on and support participants! Participants also will experience the unique and thrilling finish line located at the 50-yard line of the University of Illinois' historic Memorial Stadium.

After the race, participants can enjoy the 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, located just outside Memorial Stadium on Kirby Ave. 

Packet Pickup
Health and Fitness Expo - Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), 201 E. Peabody, Champaign, IL
Thursday, April 25, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Race Times
Thursday, April 25, 2024
7:30 p.m. - Green Street Mile start time

Friday, April 26, 2024 
7:30 p.m. - 5K start time
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - 4th Mile Street Fest

Saturday, April 27, 2024 
7:31 a.m. - Wheelchair half marathon start time
7:33 a.m. - Marathon, half marathon and marathon relay start time
8:00 a.m. - 10K start time
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash 
3:00 p.m. - Youth Run start time

Participant Perks
Unique race shirt for each event 
Drawstring backpack 
Race shirt
Goody bag
Course entertainment
One free beer, wine, cider (for entrants 21 and older), or one free non-alcoholic beverage

Post-Race Celebration
After the race, participants can enjoy the 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, located just outside Memorial Stadium on Kirby Ave. The 27th Mile is the perfect place to kick back and relish in your accomplishment. Peoria-based band, Top 4D, will take the stage for a three-hour show to entertain runners and their families after the race. There will also be food trucks located at the Bash, all food is for purchase. Race entry includes one ticket for a beer, wine, or cider, (for entrants 21 and older). Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available, including Busch NA.