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Michael Hogue Team mile kicks off Christie Clinic Illinois race weekend

Michael Hogue Team mile kicks off Christie Clinic Illinois race weekend

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CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend began last night with the Michael Hogue Team Mile. This event, a 1K race, drew participants from across the community, and the first finishers crossed the line shortly after 7:30 p.m.

Here is a detailed run-down of the race activities:

  • April 23
    • Health & Fitness Expo – 4-8 p.m.
    • The Michael Hogue Team Mile start time – 7:30 p.m.
    • First Michael Hogue Team Mile finisher expected – 7:34 p.m.
  • April 24
    • Health & Fitness Expo – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • 4th Mile Street Fest – 6-10 p.m.
    • 5K start time – 7:30 p.m.
    • First 5K finisher expected – 7:45 p.m.
  • April 25
    • Wheelchair half marathon start time – 7:31 a.m.
    • Marathon and half marathon start time – 7:33 a.m.
    • 10K start time – 8 a.m.
    • First half marathon wheelchair finisher expected – 8:17 a.m.
    • First 10K finisher expected – 8:28 a.m.
    • First half marathon finisher expected – 8:35 a.m.
    • First marathon finisher expected – 9:49 a.m.
    • Busey Bank Youth Run start time – 3 p.m.
    • 27th Mile Celebrate Victory Bash – 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Traffic and road closures will impact anyone traveling throughout Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy Saturday morning through the early afternoon.

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