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3rd Annual Peace to Meece
Memorial 5K Run
Saturday, August 27, 2011, 8:00 a.m.
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Love a good cross country race? Join us for a 5K along the Eastern Illinois University
(EIU) Men’s and Women’s Cross Country course, August 27, 2011. This annual race honors
the memory of Ryan Meece, who passed away September 1, 2009. Ryan was a beloved husband
and father, and a member of the 1993-
Race Details
The 5K course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills, and the terrain is a mix of grass and gravel. The race starts and finishes near the EIU Lantz Pond Pavilion.
We’ll have a kids’ fun run just following the 5K race. Register online by August 26 or on race day by 7:30. Shirts are not guaranteed for those registering on race day.
Water will be available along the course, and food and beverages will be provided after the race. See you in August!
- 14 and under
- 15-
19 - 20-
29 - 30-
39
- 40-
49 - 50-
59 - 60+
Awards
Running shoes and apparel will be awarded to the overall male and female winners,
running apparel to age-
Race Registration
You can register online through August 26. Register by August 17 to guarantee yourself a race shirt. The registration fee is $25 regardless of how you register. NOTE: Only cash or check accepted on race day.
Race proceeds go to select EIU Cross Country and Track & Field scholarships, and Ryan’s children’s education funds.
The Peace to Meece Organization
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Family Fun
Throughout the morning, we’ll have a bounce house, slushy machine, and more. And be sure to stick around after the race for several raffles!