Categories: Local News

‘Feeling His Encouragement: Annual Memorial Run for Loved Ones Returns to Urbana’

Share and Follow


URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The memories of lost loved ones were the driving force in an Urbana race Saturday morning, with nearly 500 people competing in the Christie Clinic’s annual “Run to Remember.” 

The run, which features both a 5K and 5-mile route, looped through Crystal Lake Park before runners were greeted with medals at the finish line. 

Runners get to reflect on the legacy of any loved one who has died while raising money. 

5K first place finisher Trish Black ran in honor of her brother-in-law Ben Black, who died in a car accident a few years ago.

“I can kind of hear him cheering me on,” Black said. “He was the most supportive person with everybody, and he always loved to hear about my running, asking about it. So, [I] definitely was thinking about him and felt good breaking the tape and thinking about him too.”

The race raised $3,000 for the United Way of Champaign County and Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.

Share and Follow
NewsFinale Journal

Recent Posts

Heart-Wrenching Courtroom Showdown: Grieving Mother Faces Daughter’s Murderer

A grieving mother confronted the man responsible for her daughter's death, declaring in court that…

2 minutes ago

Jeffries Backs Mamdani in New York City Mayoral Contest

On Friday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the race…

5 minutes ago

Democrat Plans Immediate Action to Remove Trump’s Ballroom on First Day in Office

In a bold move, a Democratic figure from California is urging future presidential candidates to…

9 minutes ago

Unearthing the Hidden Mysteries of Halloween: What Lurks Behind?

In a chilling twist, the iconic antagonist of Halloween is credited as "The Shape" in…

18 minutes ago

Argentina’s Milei, Backed by Trump, Achieves Landmark Victory in Presidential Election

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has hailed his party’s runaway victory in midterm elections as a…

21 minutes ago

Federal Agents Arrest Laugh Factory Manager Outside Chicago Comedy Club in Front of His Mother

An incident at the Laugh Factory in Chicago has led to the arrest of a…

33 minutes ago