Coon Creek Classic

Sun August 13, 2023 Hampshire, IL 60140 US Directions

Events

Resident

10k

8:00AM CDT
Non-Resident

10k

8:00AM CDT
Resident

2k

8:05AM CDT
Non-Resident

2k

8:05AM CDT

Place

560 South State Street
Hampshire, IL US 60140

Description

This summer join us for the 40th Annual Coon Creek Classic 2K & 10K Race!
10K begins at 8am and 2K begins at 8:05am

Registration and Pricing
Register online at runsignup.com/Race/IL/Hampshire/CoonCreekClassic or at the Hampshire Township Park District Office at 182 S. State St., Hampshire.

Online registration closes at 4:00pm on August 11. Registration re-opens on race day from 7:00am to 7:45am at Hampshire Middle School. In person registration only that day. No entries will be accepted after 7:45am.


2K/10K Prices

Hampshire residents: $35

Non-residents (nr): $40

2K- Child 12 years of age and under: $25/$30nr

Location
Race begins and ends at the Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State Street,Hampshire,IL. The race will go on rain or shine. If weather is declared unsafe at start time, race will be delayed.

Race Bags
Entry fee includes a T-shirt and race bag. T-shirt sizes guaranteed for registrations received through July 21. Race bags will be available starting August 9th at 10am at the Hampshire Township Park District, 182 S. State St, Hampshire during office hours or pick up the day of the race. Bib numbers will be in the race bags and must be worn during the race. **We are SOLD OUT on both 2023 race shirts and bags**

Awards
AN AWARD CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 2K RACE. Medals will be given to the top 3 male and 3 female finishers in each age division (10K & 2K). Plaques (10K only) to the top male and top female overall finishers and the top male and female finishers who reside in Hampshire. NO DUPLICATE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED. You must be present to receive your awards or they may be picked up the week following the race at the park office, they will not be mailed. Online results will be posted at j3timing.com at completion on the race.

Age Groups

Female and Male: 7U, 8-12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Additional Information
Strollers (permitted in 2K only) Bikes, skates, and dogs are not permitted in the races. Water stations will be available during the race. Online results will be posted at j3timing.com at completion on the race.

 

Race Bags

Entry fee includes a T-shirt and race bag. T-shirt sizes guaranteed for registrations received through 8/5. Race bags will be available starting August 22 at 10am at the Hampshire Township Park District, 390 South Avenue, Hampshire during office hours or pick up the day of the race. Bib numbers will be in the race bags and must be worn during the race. 

Awards

 AN AWARD CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 2K RACE. Medals will be given to the top 3 male and 3 female finishers in each age division (10K & 2K). Plaques (10K only) to the top male and top female overall finishers and the top male and female finishers who reside in Hampshire. NO DUPLICATE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED. You must be present to receive your awards or they may be picked up the week following the race at the park office, they will not be mailed. Online results will be posted at j3timing.com at completion on the race. 

 

Age Groups

Female and Male: 7U, 8-12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ 

Resident and Non-Resident Rates

A resident is defined as anyone who lives within the Hampshire Township Park District boundaries. Not all Hampshire addresses are located within the Hampshire Township Park District. Click here to view the Boundary Map. Residents, by paying property taxes make a financial contribution to the operating budget of the park district. Non-Residents are welcome to register for programs at the Non-Resident Rate (nr) as noted per program or new this year: non-residents may present their tax bill to the park office and pay the resident tax rate for the year to join programs for the resident rates. Call 847-683-2690 for more information.

Location

Race begins and ends at the Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State Street,Hampshire,IL. The race will go on rain or shine. If weather is declared unsafe at start time, race will be delayed. Hampshire is located on Illinois Route 72, approximately 15 miles west of Elgin. From the West on I-90, follow the signs at Hampshire-Marengo Exit from I-90. Coming from East on I-90, take Illinois 47 Exit and turn left (South). Go South on 47. Turn right (West) on Illinois route 72 and go approximately four miles to State Street. Turn right onto State Street and turn left on Edgewood Ave., the school entrance will be on your left. 

Directions

Hampshire is located on Illinois Route 72, approximately 15 miles west of Elgin. From the West on I-90, follow the signs at Hampshire-Marengo Exit from I-90. Coming from East on I-90, take Illinois 47 Exit and turn left (South). Go South on 47. Turn right (West) on Illinois route 72 and go approximately four miles to State Street. Turn right onto State Street and turn left on Edgewood Ave., the school entrance will be on your left.

Additional Information

  • Strollers (permitted in 2K only)
  • Bikes, skates, and dogs are not permitted in the races.
  • Splits called every mile
  • Aid and water stations will be available during the race.
  • Online results will be posted at j3timing.com

Course Records

2K-   Male – 6:14 Jon Pollack 2000

         Female – 7:28 Ann Stahl 1988

10K- Male – 32:00.1 Doug Jones 1990

         Female – 37:29.19 Amanda Hopper 2011

 

Hampshire Resident Records

2K-   Male – 6:22 Chris Podjorski 1999

         Female – 7:42.75 Cassie Kruse 2017

10K-  Male – 35:46 Eric Bahe 1989

          Female – 41:20.98 Cassie Kruse 2011

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