Join Eureka College as we celebrate The Fall of The Wall by running (or walking) in Ronald Reagan's footsteps on Eureka's historic campus! All new this year the Red Devil XC & Distance team and the Eureka College Alumni and Development team are coming together to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Your support enhances our ability to provide an amazing experience for our students and carry on President Reagan's call for freedom. 8:00 a.m. – Registration/Packet Pick Up 9:30 a.m. – 400m or 1.2 Mile Kids Dash (12 & under) 9:45 a.m. – 5K Race & 1 Mile Walk All Participants Receive a Race T-Shirt* & Free Pancake Breakfast. Guests of participants may purchase breakfast: Adults $7.25, children 7-12 $6.00, children 6 & under free. 5K Awards for Top Overall Male/Female Runners & Top 3 Male/Female in Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Registration Pricing 5k Race - $25 (Family Pricing available - same household 4 or more registrants max of $80) 1 Mile Walk (untimed) - $20 Kids Dash 400m or 1 Mile (12 & under) - $10 The Route: The starting line will be at the corner of Reagan Drive and Burgess Street. Runners continue on Burgess, east on James Street, south on Dickinson Drive and west on Reagan Drive. This square will be completed three times. Finish on College Ave, just feet away from our Peace Garden, featuring a piece of the Berlin Wall. Parking: East Burgess gravel parking lot or the Reagan Athletic Center Parking Lot. Registration/Packet Pick Up will be at the starting line. Questions: Please contact Chris Robinson at crobinson@eureka.edu *Must register by Oct, 27 to guarantee t-shirt *No t-shirt discount option on 5k only
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When is Run with Reagan – Run Down this Wall! 2026 — Eureka, IL?
Run with Reagan – Run Down this Wall! 2026 — Eureka, IL takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Eureka, Illinois.
Where is Run with Reagan – Run Down this Wall! 2026 — Eureka, IL held?
Run with Reagan – Run Down this Wall! 2026 — Eureka, IL is held at 300 E College Ave in Eureka, Illinois.
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