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Our course is perfect for first timers. The course is fairly flat and the 1p start makes it easier for folks to arrive.

There is parking available throughout downtown Mattoon. You are welcome to park in the lot in front of the YMCA or in the lot behind the Upchurch Group building. Just be aware that the YMCA will be open at the time of the event.

It is recommended that you arrive at least 45 minutes to 1 hour beforehand. We will start directing folks to the pool deck at 12:40.

The swim portion of the event will begin promptly at 1:00 pm. Announcements before the event will begin at 12:45pm.

There will be one water station on the run course around mile 1. You will be able to use it twice. 

There are restrooms inside the YMCA. On the course there are no restrooms

All finishers will receive a finisher's medal. 

The deadline for a guaranteed shirt is Sept 8. Shirts will be first come first serve for those who registered after the deadline.

We will have awards for the top 3 in each age group and team division.

Results will be posted both on this page under the results tab and on the Mattoon YMCA website.

Headphones are not recommended for safety. Our volunteers do their best to redirect traffic, but the race is on open streets. We want you to be able to look and listen to what is around you.

Mitchell Jerden EMS will be on site to administer first aid to anyone who needs it. Additionally, we have Y staff who are first aid certified on hand. Please call the YMCA with your location and we will get someone there to help!

Generally we will only cancel for lightning. 

Be prepared for this one to be warm. Heat advisories are common during mid-July. We start at 6:30 to try and beat the heat!

Packet Pickup will be available from 11:00-12:30 on Sunday, October 4.

Packet Pickup is inside the Mattoon YMCA