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A LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FUNDRAISER          27TH ANNUAL

LAKE SARA DAM RUN

--------The Best Dam Run in Ilinois--------

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025

HALF MARATHON - 7:00 A.M.

8 MILE RUN - 8:00 A.M.         5K WALK & RUN - 9:00 A.M.       VIRTUAL

Proceeds Support "SPECIAL OLYMPICS IL"

For information, text or call Ruth 217-254-9178, Pat 217-343-6971, Katie 217-821-3341

LOCATION - 9352 East Park Avenue, Effingham, IL

Lake Sara is 5 miles northwest of Effingham, IL.  Take Interstate 57 to Exit 160, go north on Rt. 32-33 to the Lake Sara Road.  Follow Signs.

PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION

Pickup packets & register at the Pavillion by the Dam Friday 5-7 p.m. & Saturday morning 6-8:45 a.m.

***Can't make Race Day???*** Do virtual race & get all the swag!!!

FOOD FOOD FOOD!

Pizza, subs, chips, fruit, bagels, DQ Dilly Bars & Effingham County PORKBURGERS!  Free food & drinks for participants.  Free will donation for family & friends.

Special Designed LSDR Shirts deadline March 1.  After March 1, participants will obtain LETR T-Shirts.

All pre-registered participants will receive a special designed LSDR Shirt.  Extra LSDR & LETR shirts will be available for trade/sale for pre registered & again after everyone has picked up their packets. 

FINISH LINE  /  AWARDS

Special Awards will be presented to FIRST OVERALL guy/gal in each race:  Half, 8 Mile, 5K Run & Walk.  Medals to first 500 to cross the finish line.  Half Marathoners are guaranteed medals.

SAFETY!: 

PLEASE NO Radios!  Dogs & Strollers in Back!  Course Closed at 12 Noon!  NO REFUNDS!  We go Cold, Rain, Wind or Shine so it may be a CHALLENGE!  Thanks so much for your donations!

CARPOOL ENCOURAGED! 

Once parking is full by pavillion, you will be directed to park elsewhere, then shuttled to race.

BIGGEST GROUP DEADLINE MARCH 15 

Each team member will receive a special gift!

POST PARTY

The Nest Tavern at the Cardinal Golf Course, 15737 N Beach Road, just down the road.