Clinton Community College will host the 39th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run, on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The route is flat and fast, with chip timing and instant results, and the post-race party is legendary. Proceeds benefit CCC students through scholarships.
Registration is available at www.eicc.edu/brrry or stop in to CCC, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, to pick up a form.
Runners call the B-rrry Scurry “one of the best little races in the Midwest!” The B-rrry Scurry begins at noon at the college. Runners and walkers are invited to participate. No pets or strollers are allowed on the race course. Packet Pickup is Friday, January 31, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30.
Prize money is awarded to the male and/or female that sets a new B-rrry Scurry course record on the out-and-back, flat-and-fast course. Jessica Langford of Rockford, IL, holds the women’s record in a time of 23:21. Bryan Glass of Geneseo, IL, holds the men’s record of 20:15. Special medallions bearing the image of B-rrry Bear, the race mascot, are presented in 15 age divisions for both men and women, including the 80+ age category. The B-rrry Challenge encourages area businesses and organizations to get involved while competing for the top award.
All B-rrry Scurry participants receive the official, originally-designed TECH race shirt and have their names listed in the Clinton Herald. They are eligible for great door prizes, free refreshments after the race, and entry into the post-race party, scheduled following the B-rrry Scurry Awards Ceremony, at Legends Sports Bar, 2118 Harrison Drive, Clinton. Legends will feature live music from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The most fascinating aspect of the B-rrry Scurry is the weather. February temperatures have ranged from 35 degrees below zero to 60 degrees above. Everyone is encouraged to dress in layers to keep warm in the chilly temps.
The CCC B-rrry Scurry is the first race in the Clinton area Mississippi River Challenge. Participants of three Clinton races – the CCC B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run, the Pam Pray Memorial 4-Mile Run (April 5), and one-of-three Clinton Half Marathon Races (September 13), will earn the 5th annual Mississippi River Challenge medal. It is a large commemorative medal sponsored by Clinton Hy-Vee and Howes & Jefferies Realtors. There is no fee to participate, however only the runners and walkers that complete all three races will earn the medal.
“Area runners and walkers love to support local causes….Earning the Mississippi River Challenge medal gives them an added incentive, especially when we need a push out the door for a run on a winter day,” commented B-rrry Scurry Race Director Ann Eisenman. “Wearing layers to keep warm helps make going for a winter run a fun way to exercise!”
B-rrry Scurry race volunteers number more than 100. These dedicated folks are so appreciated for their commitment to the B-rrry Scurry, Clinton Community College, and the community. Anyone interested in volunteering for the B-rrry Scurry is encouraged to contact Clinton Community College at 563-244-7001.