Illinois Race Weekend – Event Info and Maps

Beginning this Thursday, there will be increased pedestrian traffic on campus, and race events will require various road closures. One of the primary closures will be Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street, which will serve as the site of multiple festivals south of Gies Memorial Stadium. 

See below for event highlights. For a full schedule, visit the Illinois Race Weekend website.

A complete set of race maps is available, including the Beltway Map, which indicates how drivers and bicyclists can best avoid road closures on Saturday. A list of parking restrictions and anticipated impact times for the route are also provided on that web page.

Thursday, April 23

• A Health & Fitness Expo will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., as well as Youth Run registration and number and goody bag pickup, at the Activities & Recreation Center (ARC; 201 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign). 
• The Michael Hogue Team Mile begins at 7:30 p.m., on First Street, north of Kirby Avenue. The Postrace Party is at The City Center (505 S. Chestnut St., Champaign). 

Friday, April 24

• The Health & Fitness Expo and registration activities continue at the ARC between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• A 4th Mile Street Festival will take place south of Gies Memorial Stadium on Kirby Avenue, between First and Fourth Streets, from 6 to 10 p.m. This event will have live music, food trucks, and activities for kids.
• The 5K Run/Walk will have a wave start on S. Oak Street, south of St. Mary’s Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

• The Marathon and Half Marathon lineups begin at 7 a.m. at First Street and St. Mary’s Road, and the Wheelchair Half Marathon begins there at 7:31 a.m.
• The Marathon and Half Marathon begin their waves at 7:33 a.m.
• The 10K starts at 8 a.m.
• The Meijer 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash will be held on Kirby Avenue, between First and Fourth Streets, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• The Youth Run begins at 3 p.m. at Gies Memorial Stadium.

 U. of I. and Champaign parking maps are available for reference as additional resources. For university-related transportation questions, contact Transportation Systems Manager Stacey DeLorenzo, 217-300-1750. Questions about parking meters or specific lots should be directed to the Parking Department, 217-333-3530. 

F&S is a proud sponsor of the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend!