About This Race

The Nick Teddy 5k is held in memory of Nick Strub of Port Byron, who died of Ewing's sarcoma in 2011. The event features a 5k run/walk and a Teddy Trot for children, with prizes for the overall men's and women's runners. Proceeds benefit the Nick Teddy Foundation, which funds Ewing's sarcoma research and supports local survivors and their families. The race is held alongside Tug Fest-IL.

Course & Race Day Details

T-Shirt
Race Swag
Nick Teddy 5k, Teddy Trot Kids Run, Ghost Runner/Virtual Option: T-Shirt

Awards

Prizes for the overall men's and women's runners

Charity Beneficiary

Nick Teddy Foundation (Ewing's sarcoma research and QCA survivor support)

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Friday, August 14th 5:30pm-8:00pm at St. John's Catholic Church, Rapids City; Saturday, August 15th (Race Day) 6:15am-8:15am at Happy Pawz Playground, Port Byron

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Nick Teddy 5k 5K
$35.00
Increases Aug 06
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Teddy Trot Kids Run
$20.00
Increases Aug 15
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Ghost Runner/Virtual Option
Can't join us on race day but still want to run and support the cause? The Ghost Runner option gets you a bib and t-shirt without having to be present on race day!
$20.00
Increases Aug 14
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