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Race Information
Race Name:Running To The Beat - 8K Run & 1.4 Mile Walk :: Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs
Date:Saturday August 6th, 2022 - 8:30 am
Location:Matteson
State:Illinois, United States
Website:www.tri-masters.net  Go there or Go there in new browser
Post a Race:https://runrace.net/postarace.php?id=22218IL
Description:
This race will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs in Chicago, IL (celebrating 30 years for the second year!). To mark this occasion, the Matteson Community Center and Village of Matteson are hosting an 8K race and a 1.4 mile fun walk, plus there will be an after party with music, BBQ, food and beer garden for all to enjoy. All proceeds from the race will go to support the Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs. Additionally, if you would like to make a donation to Tri-Masters, please use the Website link above or go to www.tri-masters.net and click on the Donate button. We are also looking for Sponsors. If you would like to be a Sponsor and have your name/logo listed on the race shirt and in race emails, please contact Bernard Lyles via email at: konaman98@hotmail.com or phone at: 773-980-8084. Thank you for your support!!!

Special Discount for Tri-Master Athletes
Tri-Master Athletes 1992 to 2022 8K race fee is discounted by $10, but must register by August 1st and use the coupon code: TRI-MASTER (enter exactly as is, case-sensitive, only for Tri-Master athletes, we will be verifying all entries!)

Race Location
The race start/finish area is at: Matteson Community Center
Address: 20642 Matteson Ave, Matteson, IL 60443

The Courses
8K Race Course (race start time 8:30 am): Course will start at Matteson Community Center and loop through the streets of Matteson with the finish on the track at the Community Center. This is a USATF Certified Course - IL21020NM.
• 8K Course Map - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4506701188
1.4 Mile Fun Walk Course (walk start time 8:35 am): Course will start at Matteson Community Center and loop around Matteson Village Hall with the finish on the track at the Community Center.
• 1.4 Mile Course Map - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4403543590

Chip Timing
The 8K race will be chip timed with results posted on RunRace.net. The 1.4 mile walk will not be timed.

Aid Stations
Two aid stations serving 8K, located 1.5 to 2 miles apart.
Aid stations will have water and Gatorade.

Restrooms
We will have restrooms located near the start/finish areas.

Drop Bag Area
There will be a designated drop bag area in the start/finish area located at the track near the finish line. The drop bag area will be tarps and will be open to the elements. Please do not crowd the space and do not touch/move other people’s stuff.

Packet Pickup / Runner Check-In
All participants must check in on race morning prior to the start of their event. Packet pickup will take place at the race start/finish area at the Matteson Community Center running track (look for signs). Packet pickup will begin at 7:45am and conclude prior to the start of each event.

At packet pickup, you will receive your bib number, pins, and race shirt. 8K runners will also receive a timing chip (fun walk will not be timed). Your race bib number needs to be visible at all times.

Awards
Everyone will receive a race T-shirt (both 8K race and 1.4 mile walk).
8K Race: All 8K finishers will receive a Finisher's medal and official chip timed finish time. First place overall male and female for the 8K race will receive a special recognition award.
1.4 Mile Fun Walk: Fun Walk will not be timed, but finishers will be listed in Results as Finishers.

Parking
There is plenty of parking at the Matteson Community Center location.

Sponsors
A special thanks goes out to the sponsors that are helping to make this race a success and support the Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs
• Village of Matteson
• Matteson Community Center


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Event InformationFor multiple Member Events:
Name of EventDistanceMeasurementDateStart TimeRelay MembersTeam Members
    8K Run8.00KilometersAug 6th, 20228:30 am
    1.4 Mile Fun Walk1.40MilesAug 6th, 20228:35 am
   Race Day Volunteer (we need you!)4.00HoursAug 6th, 20227:00 am
   After Race Party (register to receive info)4.00HoursAug 6th, 20229:30 am
Director Information
button: Email RDs
Name of Race DirectorEmail AddressPhone Number
Bernard Lyleskonaman98@hotmail.com773-980-8084
Jeffrey FleitzJeff.Fleitz@gmail.com
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