Reagan Run 5K set for July 6

More than 1,500 participants are expected for the annual Reagan Run 5K on Saturday, July 6 in downtown Dixon. The traditional race that is part of Dixon's Petunia Festival draws runners and walkers alike and has developed into the premier 5K race in the Sauk Valley area.

The race begins at 8 a.m. with the start line located just steps away from Ronald Reagan's Boyhood Home, 810 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. The unique course takes runners through downtown Dixon, across the Rock River, through wooded paths and finishes in Haymarket Square in the downtown. Racers continue to rave year after year about this classic and fun course that offers a changing landscape as you run.

The race is a benefit that helps several groups in Dixon including: The Dixon Athletic Boosters, Dixon Main Street, Dixon Park District and the Dixon YMCA Strong Kids.

Online registration is available at www.getmeregistered.com or www.reaganrun.com. Early race packet pickup will be Friday, July 5 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Dixon Family YMCA. Race Day Registration can be done up until 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the race at Haymarket Square. No registrations will be available at the start line at the Reagan Home.

For more information, call Dixon Main Street at 815-288-2308.

Related Events

        Kids Fun Run (For kids 9 and under)

                1.             Saturday, July 6, 2013 7:30 a.m.

                2.             Registration ends at 7:15 a.m.

                3.             Free t-shirts to the first 100 registrants

        KSB Corporate Challenge

                1.             Run in conjunction with the Reagan Run

              2.         Requires five participants from the same company

History of the Event and Previous Winners

        1.     2000 -- 315 runners & walkers

                Male winner Bryan Glass - Female Tasha Atchley

        2.     2001 - 326 runners & walkers

                Male winner Bryan Glass (2 time winner) - Female Jessica Schauff

        3.     2002 - 337 runners & walkers

                Male winner Ken Lauff - Female Ellie Pinzarrone

        4.     2003 - 402 runners & walkers

                Male winner Anthony Welty - Female Jessica Schauff (2 time winner)

        5.     2004 – 532 runners & walkers

                Male winner Andy Tremble - Female Jessica Schauff (3 time winner)

        6.     2005 - 556 finishers (572 entries)

                Male winner Anthony Welty (2 time winner) - Female Jessica Schauff (4 time winner)

        7.     2006 - 720 finishers (605 entries)     Fun Run - 126

                Male winner Andy Tremble (2 time winner) - Female Barb Lauff

        8. 2007 - 744 finishers (804 entries)         Fun Run – 123 entrants/108 finishers

                Male winner Kel Bond - Female Terah Cheatham

        9. 2008 – 827 finishers

Male winner Anthony Welty (3 time winner) - Female Terah Cheatham (2 time winner)

        10.  2009  – 1,102  finishers (1,175 entries)

                Male winner Bryan Glass (3 time winner) - Female Jessica Langford

        11. 2010 – 1,155  finishers

                Male winner Paul Zeman - Female Jessica Langford (2 time winner) 

            12. 2011 - 1475 finished; 1580 entries; Male winner:  Andrew Jellema; Female winner - Jessica       Langford (3 time winner)

                  13. 2012 - 1380 finished; 1492 entries; Male winner:  Paul Zeman (2 time winner); Female winner -             Jessica Langford (3 time winner)