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IHSA Ruling

The IHSA has cleared high school runners to participate in the 26th annual SwedishAmerican State Street Mile. While the Illinois high school fall sports training schedule begins on August 11th, under IHSA bylaws there is a five-day grace period during which runners can participate in non-school practice and competition in their sport without jeopardizing their eligibility. More information is available here.

Free Magic Waters Pass!

With each paid entry you’ll receive a FREE pass (valid August 14 or 15) to Magic Waters—a Rockford-area water theme park. With attractions like the Splash Blaster thrill ride, Illinois’ largest wavepool, SPLASHmagic River, and some of the Midwest’s best body slides, you’ll want to take advantage of this special perk! Passes are available while supplies last.

Runner's Image Sale

Want to run the State Street Mile in style? Then don’t miss the Runner’s Image sale from Friday, August 6 to Saturday, August 14. The store is located at 219 E. State Street in Rockford.

Saturday, August 14, 2010 • Rockford, Illinois

Course

The race will start at the entrance to SwedishAmerican Hospital on the corner of East State Street and Summit Street in Rockford. Extremely fast! USATF certified point to point with moderate curve. Steep downhill first 1/4, then flat or downhill thru finish. Splits at each 1/4.

Records

Elite
Male '99 Ben Kapsoiya 3:53.3
Female '00 Ludmila Vaselyva 4:21.3

Open
Male '05 Henry Dennis 4:00.3
Female '97 Kris Ihle 4:29.9

Masters
Male '03 Mike Egle 4:18.4
Female '09 Kris Ihle 4:58.5

Ben Newson, Jr. Memorial
Male '05 Andrew Perkins 4:15.3, Watertown High School, WI
Female '00 Alicia Craig 4:47.5, Campbell County High School, WY

Schedule of Events

5:00 PM	Ben Newson Jr. Female Girls attending K-12 in fall 2010
5:20 PM	Ben Newson Jr. Male Boys attending K-12 in fall 2010
5:40 PM	Masters Men & Women 40 years and older
6:05 PM	Open Men & Women 17-39 years old
6:45 PM	Kids' Fun Run 12 years and younger. MUST PRE-REGISTER. Held on hospital grounds.
7:00 PM	Awards Ceremony Held on hospital grounds.

Age Group Awards

Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all age groups.

Ben Newson Jr. Participation Award

A financial donation to Grade, Middle or High School with most combined finishers in Male & Female Ben Newson Jr. Heats.

Prizes

Prize money will be awarded in the Masters and Open events. $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd.

Packet Pickup

Packets can be picked up from:
Runner’s Image, 219 East State Street, Rockford, IL

Friday, August 13 from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM

SwedishAmerican Hospital, East State Street Entrance, 1401 East State Street, Rockford, IL

Saturday, August 14 from 4:00 PM

Late Registration

Late registration is available at Runner’s Image until 4:00 PM on race day.
_{Registration closes at 4:00 PM on race day. No exceptions.}

Racecourse/Food/Parking

All events, including the Kids’ Fun Run, start at the entrance to SwedishAmerican Hospital on the corner of East State Street and Summit Street in Rockford. There will be a site for awards ceremonies, a food and beverage tent and plenty of parking.

Entry Fees

Early registration postmarked by August 7, 2010
Open & Masters Heats $20
Ben Newson Jr. Heats $16
Kids' Fun Run Free
$1 discount given to Rockford Road Runners and Wildcats.
Only one discount per runner.

Postmarked after August 7, 2010
All Races (except Kids' Fun Run) $25
No Discounts.

Special Notes

Because of insurance requirements the following are not allowed on the racecourse: headsets, rollerblades or skates, baby strollers, dogs or bandits. No awards will be mailed. No refunds in the event of race cancellation due to inclement weather. Thanks for your cooperation.

Rockford Wildcats

http://www.wildcats.rockriver.net
The Rockford Wildcats is a youth cross crountry team designed to let kids have fun while learning about running. A portion of this year's race proceeds will be donated to the wildcats.

Dick Berry

Dick Berry started the State Street Mile in 1985, with a goal of having the first sub-4- minute road race in Illinois. Berry started the race with two heats and no age group awards. All finishers received a small trophy, and there was a drawing for door prizes. The top door prize was a mountain bike.

Before the second year of the Mile, Dick was killed by a drunk driver while jogging. In 1990 an elite field was put together, and Dick's dream was finally realized. Not only one, but five runners ran under 4 minutes. Dick was no doubt smiling that night.

Ben Newson Jr.

A 1967 West High School graduate, Ben Newson was a coach in the Rockford area for more than 20 years, serving as head cross-country coach and assistant track coach at Auburn High School. In 1990 Ben was named coach of the year for cross-country. Winning was not the most important thing to him.

Teamwork and individual skills produced athletes who could be proud of what they accomplished on and off the field. In Ben's eyes, everyone was a winner; even if you were the last one to finish the race. Mr. Newson lost his life to cancer on March 18, 1993.

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