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Kewanee Hard Core Run

First time I can remember that there was not any snow for this race. In past years there have been combinations of ice and snow. Last year there was about 4 inches of snow on ground. I remember several years back there had been freezing rain on top of snow the night before.

Originally the race started at the Pioneer club and ran to Lloyds. It was more of an informal fun run since there were no trophies and the course was not measured. At Lloyds afterward there was all the free hot dogs you could eat. A few years back they moved it to the Moose Lodge with a new 5k course and more food. They had hotdogs, barbecues, chili, pop and chips. This year they had barbecues, chili, pop and chips. There was absolutely no excuse for going away hungry since there was enough for seconds and thirds, even for the walkers.

This year it was moved to the Flemish American Club just off 3rd street. The course ran out third past the high school and back. This made it a great course since there were very few turns.

The city of Kewanee uses the proceeds of this race to fund the annual fireworks. It is easy to see why this is a popular race with all the free food you can eat, great course and accurate fast results.

• Kewanee Run Your Ice Off 2008 5k Race Results
• Pictures From The Race