_ The 2019 Harvest Hootenanny 1M, 5K & Biathlon:

5K is the same route as past years.

USAT sanctioned BIATHLON. First-time athletes are welcome and we expect some serious racing as well. Run 5K and bike 15 miles. 5K is the same route as past years, bike route is to be determined.

Awards to top 3 men and women and top 3 age-division finishers for males and females: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. One award to top Male team, Female team, and Mixed team.

USAT sanctioned. USAT rules require bar ends to be plugged, no charge.

Fees

Online Registration ends October 9, 2019 at 11:59 pm

On-Site Registration: 5K: $35 Biathlon: $60

In case of dangerous cycling conditions Biathlon will be converted to a 10K run. No refunds.

The race director(s) reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the race due to adverse weather or emergency conditions that make race conditions unsafe. In the event the race is cancelled, there will be no refunds. Awards and shirts will not be mailed.

Directions:

From I-55, take Exit 52 toward Litchfield
-Continue East on Illinois Route 16/Union Avenue for approximately 2 Miles
-Turn Left on Yaeger Lake Trail (on the Left, across from Elmwood Cemetery) Follow Yaeger Lake Trail for approximately 1.8 miles
-Turn Left onto Park Road (if you cross the dam you have gone too far)
-Picnic Area 3 will be on the right

From Hillsboro
-Take Illinois Route 16
-Turn Right on Yaeger Lake Trail (on the Right, across from Elmwood Cemetery) Follow Yaeger Lake Trail for approximately 1.8 miles
-Turn Left onto Park Road (if you cross the dam you have gone too far)
-Picnic Area 3 will be on the right

Event details and schedule

Packet Pick up 8 am - 8:45 am.

Biathlon Athletes:  Please have your ID and your USAT membership card if you are a member. If you can not show your membership card, you will be required to purchase a 1 day pass.

If you purchased a 1 day pass during registration, please bring that information and your ID.

Same Day Registration 8 am - 8:45 am.

Please have your ID and your USAT membership card if you are a member.  If you can not show your membership card, you will be required to purchase a 1 day pass.

If you are not a member you will need to purchase a 1 day pass during registration.

Race starts at 9 am.  You must have a bike helmet to participate.