WIXY is excited to be a sponsor of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon again this year! It's going to be even bigger this year - 15,000 participants are expected to run May 1st! Here's what you need to know:
Run!
You don't have to run 26.2 miles like Andy Roberts. You can run the Provena Illinois 5K (3 miles), be a part of the Illinois Alumni Association Marathon Relay (you and three friends break up the marathon into 6-7 miles segments), or be a part of the Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). Register.
Join the WIXY Race Team, even if you're not running! Proceeds from your $20 will go to the American Cancer Society, you'll get a WIXY dri-fit shirt to run in, and you'll get access to the American Cancer Society VIP tent (with it's own porta-potty) before and after the race.
Volunteer! Be a "road guard" and cheer on the runners while you protect them from traffic. Help set up the signs on the course. Hand out medals to the runners as they cross the finish line. Just because you're not running doesn't mean you can't be a part of the action! Volunteer and get a free T-shirt.
Traffic
15,000 runners will cover the distance from the Assembly Hall to Stone Creek to Duncan & Kirby. How can you avoid traffic backups? Listen to WIXY on race day for traffic information.
