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The 44th Strawberry Strut in Carthage is just a few days away scheduled on June 3

 44th Strawberry Strut in Carthage is just a few days away scheduled on June 3

The Strawberry Strut includes the classic five-mile run along the Carthage Lake.
Other events in this year’s Strut are a 5K run, a 5K walk and a one mile fun run/walk.
Participants can still register on-line at the advance discount until end of the day
June 2. To sign up, go to runsignup.com/Race/IL/Carthage/StrawberryStrut.
Those who have pre-registered can pick up race packets on Friday, June 2, from 4
to 6 p.m. at the Hancock County Courthouse in Carthage, or after 7 a.m. the morning of
the race. All race packets must be picked up by 7:45 a.m. Race day registration is
available at 7 a.m. and will end at 7:45 a.m.
The fee for the five-mile run, the 5K run and 5K walk is $30 in advance, increasing
to $35 on race day. The fee for the one-mile run/walk is $10, or $15 on race day.
The two 5K events in the Strut were added last year.
“We believe the addition of 5K events will allow more people to participate,” said
Steve Evans, chairman of the Strawberry Strut steering committee.
“Everyone wanted to keep the traditional five-mile run. However our committee felt
the 5K distance would be more comfortable for some runners and walkers, and would
encourage more people to take part.”
Race day start times are staggered. Awards will be presented at around 10 a.m.
Participants will start on the following schedule:
? 5-mile run – 8:15 a.m.
? 5K walk – 8:30 a.m.
? 5K run – 8:40 a.m.
? 1-mile fun run/ walk – 8:45 a.m.
There are three water stops along the course, sponsored by Carthage Kiwanis, Boy
Scout and Girl Scouts.
Sponsors who have given to the Strawberry Strut committee so far include
Carthage Veterinary Service, Fortress Bank, Marine Bank, Memorial Hospital, More
Medical, MTC Communications, Ramsey Financial, Western Illinois Insurance, and Will
Sullivan Auction.
Proceeds from the race this year have been pledged to benefit Hancock County
Fights Cancer, whose summer event will be held on the Hancock County Courthouse lawn
immediately after the Strut on June 3. Other events are planned on the square for that
day, coordinated by the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce.
Watch Strawberry Strut on Facebook for updates.

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