The Resolve2Run race is finally a go this Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, after December’s storm forced the postponement of the New Year’s Day run.
“It was the first time we had bad weather on January 1,” said Sue Ramey, course director. “It was postponed twice. We expected to run it the following weekend, but there were still downed power poles and trees … and there still some repair vehicles along the course route, so it was unsafe for the racers.”
This will be the 11th annual Resolve2Run competition, which also includes walkers and will comprise all ages. Medals will be presented to first, second and third place finishers for men and women in each age group, staring with 12 and under, 13 to 19, then each decade from 20s to 80s.
The race begins at at 10 a.m. at Chicago Park School, 15725 Mount Olive Road. Over 170 people had signed up as of Monday, though registration is still possible on race day. Those planning to register on Saturday should arrive by 9 a.m.
Competitors also can register online at resolve2run.com/registration. The cost is $20 for adults, and $10 for youth.
Runners are not required to wear masks, as all activities are outdoors.
The weather is forecast to be in the 70s.
“You could not get a better day. It’ll be beautiful, and cool enough for running,” said Ramey. “The course goes through back roads known for its orchards and rural setting and crosses the old Emigrant Trail.”
Signs will be posted about the old Emigrant Trail, as well as the Narrow Gauge Railroad berm, an 1800s ranch homestead and a pear packing shed when Peardale and Chicago Park were the largest pear producers in the nation.
“We have water stations along the course,” said Ramey. “And it’s organized by the Peardale/Chicago Park Firefighter Association, Chicago Park School PTA, and the Chicago Park 4-H Club.”
Firefighters will direct runners and intervene with first aid if any emergency should arise.
“We give a huge shout out to all our sponsors,” said Ramey. “We’ve had the most we ever had — way beyond our dreams. There were 55 sponsors. Just amazing and such a generous community.”
No wheeled objects EXCEPT strollers are allowed. This includes shopping carts, floats, rollerblades, skateboards, bicycles, unicyles, or other wheeled objects. They are a safety issue in a crowded race.
No animals – for their safety as well as for the safety of all our participants.
No headphones or ear buds for your own safety.
Ramey said race results will be published after the competition on http://www.resolve2run.com.
CLICK HERE to see the original article in The Union newspaper.
“It was the first time we had bad weather on January 1,” said Sue Ramey, course director. “It was postponed twice. We expected to run it the following weekend, but there were still downed power poles and trees … and there still some repair vehicles along the course route, so it was unsafe for the racers.”
This will be the 11th annual Resolve2Run competition, which also includes walkers and will comprise all ages. Medals will be presented to first, second and third place finishers for men and women in each age group, staring with 12 and under, 13 to 19, then each decade from 20s to 80s.
The race begins at at 10 a.m. at Chicago Park School, 15725 Mount Olive Road. Over 170 people had signed up as of Monday, though registration is still possible on race day. Those planning to register on Saturday should arrive by 9 a.m.
Competitors also can register online at resolve2run.com/registration. The cost is $20 for adults, and $10 for youth.
Runners are not required to wear masks, as all activities are outdoors.
The weather is forecast to be in the 70s.
“You could not get a better day. It’ll be beautiful, and cool enough for running,” said Ramey. “The course goes through back roads known for its orchards and rural setting and crosses the old Emigrant Trail.”
Signs will be posted about the old Emigrant Trail, as well as the Narrow Gauge Railroad berm, an 1800s ranch homestead and a pear packing shed when Peardale and Chicago Park were the largest pear producers in the nation.
“We have water stations along the course,” said Ramey. “And it’s organized by the Peardale/Chicago Park Firefighter Association, Chicago Park School PTA, and the Chicago Park 4-H Club.”
Firefighters will direct runners and intervene with first aid if any emergency should arise.
“We give a huge shout out to all our sponsors,” said Ramey. “We’ve had the most we ever had — way beyond our dreams. There were 55 sponsors. Just amazing and such a generous community.”
No wheeled objects EXCEPT strollers are allowed. This includes shopping carts, floats, rollerblades, skateboards, bicycles, unicyles, or other wheeled objects. They are a safety issue in a crowded race.
No animals – for their safety as well as for the safety of all our participants.
No headphones or ear buds for your own safety.
Ramey said race results will be published after the competition on http://www.resolve2run.com.
CLICK HERE to see the original article in The Union newspaper.
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