The theme for the race is: “Jogging for Jesus … because you can’t run away from God!” A special prize will be awarded to those who can outrun Bishop Paprocki. 

Registration fee is $25 before April 1, $30 after. To register, mail checks made payable to St. Patrick School, to St. Patrick School, 1800 South Grand Ave. East, Springfield, IL 62703. Each registrant will receive a race T-shirt and gift bag.  

Check-in for the 5K walk/run/virtual run starts at 8 a.m. the day of the race in the Southwind north parking lot. Runners are asked to bring gently worn running shoes for donation to St. Martin de Porres, a charitable agency located near the school.