River Bottom Country Runs for St. Jude - Deer Creek, Illinois - Running

The River Bottom Country Runs for St. Jude is a Running race in Deer Creek, Illinois consisting of a 5K and Half Marathon.

Are You Country Strong? The River Bottom Country Runs are hosting a 5K, 10K & Half Marathon that will test your strength and agility as you navigate beautiful farm country. The courses start with a .25 mi hill and then flattens out for the rest of all 3 runs. All races are out and back style, so you get to end with a hill, making your last mile your fastest!

Join us for this live event! Prizes to the top female and male per race. Racers will also receive a finisher medal, donuts, bananas and beer (if 21 years and older). Bib pick-up is race morning only at 6:45 am.

All proceeds will benefit the world renowned St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St Jude has increased childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to over 80% in 60 years while freely sharing its research and findings with hospitals around the globe. Families never receive a bill from St Jude, because all a family should ever need to worry about is helping their child live.