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A great weekend for Run Galesburg Run

An event growing in popularity every year – and now in its 7th year – returns Sunday. Run Galesburg Run which features runners from around the area, around the nation, and around the globe, features three races throughout Galesburg. The Cottage Hospital Half Marathon and Cottage Hospital 5k will begin Sunday at 7:00am, followed by the Dave’s Autobody Gator Fun Run/Walk at 7:05. All routes will begin and end downtown – at the intersection of Kellogg and Simmons streets. Now in it’s 7th year, event coordinator, organizer and owner of Dave’s Autobody, Dave Dunn said they’re happy with the race routes and runners will appreciate them too. “It’s flat….and there’s lots of shade,” Dunn said. “We’ve tinkered with the course over the number of years and we think it’s good – it’s gonna be the course now for a number of years. One thing runners like is shade – particularly in the longer distances, there’s plenty of shade – and it shows in our times. Our times get better every year. Where we run, on the north side of town, there’s a lot of real beautiful sites….lovely homes….nice neighborhoods. It’s always fun to see the residents out – kinda cheering on the runners – showing appreciation for the event.” The After Party Beer Tent will open up at 8:00 am. At 9:00 am, the 5K awards ceremony will commence followed by the Half-marathon awards ceremony. All profits made from the event go directly to charity – last year the event raised over $70,000. For the full schedule of events, photos, maps, and more visit the Run Galesburg Run website.

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