Hull of a Race

                                      2025 Hull of a Race for Parkinson’s
                                             Saturday, August 16th

                                                      Grateful for 2024 and looking forward to the 2025 Hull of a Race

In 2024 Hull of a Race raised $18,000 and donated $17,500 to the American Parkinson Disease Association Missouri Chapter (formerly known as Greater St. Louis APDA). $500.00 was spent to buy a storage cabinet for all the materials we have accumulated over the years, that we have been storing in private homes, sheds, garages, etc. This allows us to store these items safely in a secure central location. After that expense, 100% of the money raised goes to much needed Parkinson’s Research. Around 225 runners took part in our professionally timed race with many drawn by the fast times that they can achieve on our flat certified course. We welcomed the support and participation of a greater number of people fighting Parkinson's at Hull of a Race 2024.

We will welcome back those Parkinson’s fighters in 2025, with a more suitable and comfortable way for them to be able to attend and watch with chairs, comfort and transportation options between parking and race area. In 2025 we look forward to another fantastic opportunity to raise money for Parkinson’s Research. We will continue to provide stickers for runners to wear with names of people affected by Parkinson’s. Please let us know of names and addresses of those you know with Parkinson’s, so we can contact them or you about our race, stickers, and recognition. Also contact us if you would like to join our Pit Crew and help with the race. New members are always welcome. We hope you will walk or run in, and/or donate or simply join us at Hull of a Race in 2025. It is truly a heartwarming morning that will leave you with a good feeling for being a part of it! Please feel free to contact Jeanie Cox at 217-430-9476 or Pam Peters at 217- 440-5523, if you would be willing to hand out flyers, help with advertising, or any other aspect of the race. Many hands-make the work lighter and most often more racers race, more people see our flyers, more people take part. We can use any person who wants to help in lots of ways.

Come join us Saturday August 16, 2025 for the 19th. annual Hull of a Race. Our Mission: A 501(C)(3) Public Charity. All proceeds from the event go to Parkinson's Research.

Events:Kids 1/4 mile fun run, Timed 5k/10k Competitive Race, Timed 5k Fun Walk/Wheel Chair/Baby Stroller Roll. Running is prohibited in the 5k Fun Walk/Wheel Chair/Baby Stroller Roll. Running in the 5k Fun event causes a timing disadvantage to those that walk.

When: August 16, 2025
The 5k/10k competitive races and 5k Fun Walk/Wheel Chair and Baby Stroller Roll start at 8:00 a.m. and ends 9:30 a.m. (CDT). The kids 1/4 mile fun run starts 7:45 a.m. and ends 7:55 a.m.(CDT).

Where: All timed events start/end at 290 Main Street at the corner of Main & Dixie streets in downtown Hull, 62343 (across from the s/w corner of the park).

Courses: The 5K/10K courses are USATF Certified (IL22004NM, IL22005NM) weave through the village of Hull and the surrounding countryside past the bountiful corn and soybean fields.

Timing: The 5k/10k events are professionally chip timed by Elvish Consulting. Overall awards are based on Gun time; age group awards are based on chip (net) time.

Awards: Will be announced following the adult race: Trophies, Medallions, & Ribbons

Age Groups: Fun Run 11 & under. All 5K/10K Events 14 & under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

Shirts: Shirts are guaranteed to those signing up by August 1. Shirts are not guaranteed to those signing up after August 1.

Online Registration: Ends 11:59a.m. CDT August 14, 2025

Entry Fee:

$10 per child for the 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run if registered by Friday, August 1st ($15 after).
$30 per person for 5K/10K if registered by Friday, August 1st. ($35 after)..
$100.00 per family of 4 for the 5K/10K, if registered by Friday, August 1st ($115.00 after).
$125.00 per family of 5 for the 5K/10K, if registered by Friday, August 1st ($145.00 after).              

Refunds: Come rain or shine, the race will be run. Lightning will postpone and/or cancel the race.
NO REFUNDS – we’ll trust Mother Nature.

Packet Pickup: Pre-registered participants may pick up packets on Friday night, August 15 at the downtown park from 6pm to 7pm, and from 6:45am-8:00am on August 16 in the shelter next to the Fire Station on Main St.

Raffles: $1 per ticket.  Print your name and phone# on the back of the ticket. The raffle will be after the adult race

Contact:  pitcrew@hullofarace.com