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8th Annual 5K & Half Marathon
june 7, 2025
Deer creek, il
The River Bottom Country Runs for St Jude returns
for our 8th Annual race on June 7, 2025 @ 7:00am.
It features a 5K and Half Marathon that will test
your strength and agility as you navigate central
Illinois' finest farm country.
These scenic runs start with a .25 mile hill and then
flatten out for the remainder of the course.
- All races are out and back style ending downhill,
making your last mile your fastest!
ARE YOU COUNTRY STRONG?
MAKING AN IMPACT
River Bottom Country Runs is built on a passion for making a difference
through what we and so many of our supporters love—running!
We Run for Those Who Can't!
Since our first event, River Bottom Country Runs has proudly supported
St. Jude Runs, uniting runners with a shared mission to give back. Over
the past seven years, we have raised and donated more than $90,000 to
this incredible cause. Each year, our community grows, and in 2025, we
are setting our sights higher than ever—with a goal to raise $25,000 and
bring together over 125 dedicated runners to make an impact.
St. Jude Runs began over 40 years ago with one bold idea—to run from
Memphis, TN, to Peoria, IL in support of a greater cause. What started as
a single journey has transformed into a movement, with 35 different
runs joining forces each year, raising more than $4 million annually.
Join us as we push forward in 2025—running with purpose, running for
impact, and running together!
5K
The River Bottom 5K boasts beautiful country scenery with large trees overlapping the beginning and end of the route in this ‘out and back’ style course.
half marathon
Stretch your legs with this long, mostly flat run. Winding farmland roads take you through several rural townships with a display of hometown living.
the courses
For THE Press
Since 2018, the River Bottom Country Runs has raised
upwards of $70,000+ for St. Jude Runs. We’re dedicated
to supporting this incredible initiative and the impact
it has made over the years.
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HEAR From OUR PARTICIPANTS::
“I really enjoyed the thoughtfulness and the details of taking care of the participants and genuine excitement that is shown at the finish line.”
“Their was plenty of water available on the course. Well Marked. Friendly volunteers. Enjoyed being out in the country.”
“supportng st. jude is a huge perk of this race, as well as the race offers the half marathon distance which is not offered that much around many places in illinois.”
“WELL ORGANIZED AND I FELT EXTERMELY SAFE.”
“The ending is great going downhill..it’s pretty seeing all of the corn fields.”
“I liked the attitude of everyone that participated whether that be runners, water station workers, and finish workers. this makes the race more enjoyable no matter your skill level.”
- PO Box 535, Washington, IL 61571
Write Us
- riverbottomcountryruns@gmail.com
Send an Email
- 309-208-6394
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