10K RACE ROUTE
Course Time Limit is 1 hour and 45 minutes
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USATF Course Certification: IL19040NM
CARA Certification: 19050
This race is CARA Certified and has committed to following the CARA Best Practices Guidelines,
a high set of standards for quality, safe and operationally sound races.
CARA Certification: 19050
This race is CARA Certified and has committed to following the CARA Best Practices Guidelines,
a high set of standards for quality, safe and operationally sound races.
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Downtown DeKalbThe race will begin and end in Downtown DeKalb. The course will start off near Faranda's and end near Van Buer Plaza where a Post Race celebration will be held.
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NIU CampusYou'll run through Northern Illinois University's campus past Altgeld Hall, Holmes Student Center, Cole Hall, Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center to Huskie Stadium.
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Kishwaukee River & LagoonAfter going through Prairie Park you'll run alongside the Kishwaukee River, under the railroad tracks and Lincoln Highway, by way of the new underpass, and come up to the Lagoon.
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Huskie StadiumYou'll feel like a Huskie when you run through the End Zone on Brigham Field while the NIU Huskie Marching Band plays.
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NIU Steelband This year's route goes past the NIU Music Building, where the world renowned NIU Steelband will be preforming.
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Ellwood Historic DistrictThe course will finish off by passing through the beautiful Ellwood Historic District where you will run past the Ellwood House Museum and Nehring House to the finish in Downtown DeKalb!
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