Editor’s note: “The event will be held rain or shine,” reported Rotarian Dr. Brad Yaklich. “If lightning is in the area, we will cancel.”
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Rotary International, District 6420, will host the 32nd Annual Harvest Hammer, beginning and ending at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Register online before 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 19, to save $5. There also will be an additional $5 registration fee on the day of the race. Visit www.getmeregistered.com/harvesthammer.
Find race results at www.harvesthammer.org. Proceeds benefit local youth; education; community and international projects of Morrison Rotary Club.
Long-sleeved event t-shirts will be available to the first 500 people who register. Two bicycles (donated by Bryce Mead, owner of Mead’s Bike Shop, 414 Locust Street, Sterling, IL,) will be awarded to a child in the Wee Run and Fun Run. Winners must be present to claim the bikes.
Events include
4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 20, packet pickup
7:00 to 8:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21, packet pickup and registration
8:15 Wee Run-1/3 mile, Pre-K through Grade 2; Fun Run-1/2 mile, Grades 3 through 5; Challenge Run-1 mile, Grades 5 through 8. All pay $12.
9:00 Duathlon (5K Run and 21 mile Bike Race), ages 14 and above. All pay $35.
9:00 5K Run/Walk (all age groups, teams or individuals.) All pay $25.
11:30 Color Run (all age groups, free to those entered in a race.) Others pay $12. Long-sleeved, Harvest Hammer t-shirt and glasses are included.
