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November 30, 2024

65th Great River Road Run

Alton Vistor Center • 200 Piasa St. AltonIL  62002 Organized by Alton Road Runners Club

About this event

For 65 years people have been gathering the Saturday after Thankssgiving in Alton IL to run and walk on The Great River Road. It's a beautifully scenic course, bluffs on one side and the Mississippi River on the other. The course is a flat out and back on The Great River Road, you can choose the challenging 10 mile run or for a less challenging adventure you can run or walk the 5k. Everyone gets a long sleeve event shirt and every 65th finisher gets a prize, it could be a gift card or free entry to the 66th annual Great River Road Run. Come and run some of your Thanksgiving turkey off and enjoy your day in Alton, IL.

Event details and schedule

Race Date - Saturday, November 30, 2024

Race Time - Registration opens at 8:00am, Both the 5k and the 10 mile begin at 10:00am

Couse - Flat out and back on the River Road

Race Day Registration - It is at Mac's Downtown, 315 Belle St. Alton, IL, 8:00 - 10:00am

Parking - There is a parking lot near Mac's Downtown and many parking spots along the streets.

Waivers - Must sign a waiver to particitpate

What to bring and wear - Come prepared for the weather, we have experienced warm, sunny, cool, cloudy, cold, rain and snow!

Location

Alton Vistor Center

200 Piasa St. AltonIL  62002

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Categories

5k - Age 14 and Under - Individual Age 14 and under

$20.00
in 19 days $20.00

5k Age 15 and Over - Individual 5k Age 15 and Over

$30.00
in 19 days $30.00

10 Mile all ages - Individual 10 Mile All Ages

$45.00
in 19 days $45.00

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