Join us for the 11th Annual
NAMI Sauk Area 5K
NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness.
NAMI Sauk Area's goal is to use the 5K fundraiser to assist our group in raising awareness of the support families need when dealing with a loved one or friend who is living with a mental illness.
All funds from this event go directly to services NAMI Sauk Area provides, including providing NAMI Signature Programs for FREE, training for instructors in NAMI based programs, family support group meetings, outreach information and instructional brochures, Mental Health Awareness Month activities, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month activities and more.
Bib/Swag Pick-up
Friday 4:00-6:00PM
Sinnissippi Park (First Shelter) in Sterling
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Saturday 7:00-7:45AM
Hoover Park Red Barn in Sterling
Events
5K Run/Walk
Virtual Run/Walk
Sponsors
Event Description
Bib/Swag Pick-up
Friday 4:00-6:00PM
- Sinnissippi Park (First Shelter) in Sterling
Saturday Race Day 7:00-7:45AM
- Hoover Park Red Barn in Sterling
Team Registration
Teams of 4 receive a $5 discount/refund per person (ONLY applies to adults - refund applied after the 4th team member has registered)
Grab 3 or more of your friends and make a team. Fastest 3 teams win a trophy!
Bag / Key Check
There will be a bag check in for race participants. You will find this inside the Red Barn. NAMI Sauk Area is NOT responsible for any items checked.
Pets & Strollers
Pets are not allowed on the race course during the race and warm-ups of the NAMI Sauk Area 5K. Strollers are allowed with walkers in the race. Please allow the runners to lead the pack, followed by walkers, followed by walkers with strollers.
Food Tent
A boxed lunch will be provided along with water to all participants. The food will be prepared and wrapped by a licensed restaurant kitchen.
Weather Plan
If there is severe weather during the race, please seek shelter in one of the pavilions in Sinnissippi Park or the Red Barn and Hoover Park. If the race needs to be cancelled due to weather, it will be posted on the Facebook page (NAMI Sauk Area 5K) and an e-mail will be sent out to all registered participants.
5K Awards
Overall
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Gun Time]
No Age Group Double Dipping Allowed!
Age Groups
Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females [Net Time]
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 & Over
Teams
Top 3 Teams [Net Time]
Team ranking is determined by combining the times on the 4 people on the team - MUST have 4 finishers to be ranked
Trophies and Medals sponsored by:
Fine Line Engraving
Bob Hutchison
Record Breaker Award
The Bob Hutchison Record Breaker Award was established in 2023. The award is given to the male or female (in-person, not virtual) who breaks the course record at the NAMI Sauk Area 5K. The award is a cash prize of $100 for every year the previous record was held. Amateur athletes should check with NCAA rules regarding accepting prize money as it could have implications on amateur status.
Current Male Record
DALE JOHNSON - 16:38.95 - Set in 2022
$400 cash prize if record is broken in 2026
Current Female Record
MADELEINE MURPHY - 20:37.08 - Set in 2021
$500 cash prize if record is broken in 2026
Event Location
Hoover Park
3807 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, IL 61081 US
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Contact Form
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$70
Raised of $5,000
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