location_city BEMENT
location_on Illinois
flag United States
calendar_today 13 Dec, 2025
directions_run Running
language Official Website
RegisterJOIN OUR PAGE TO SEE TIMES THAT WILL BE POSTED ON RUNSIGNUP AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mikewalsh5k
A little bit about who this race is in memory for: In March of 2003, Mike Walsh’s life was cut short after a courageous fight with brain cancer. Since his passing, his family has been able to donate money to Bement High School to provide new uniforms for the girls’ basketball program, new bleachers at the football field, new sound-system in the big gym and 11 chrome books to be used by students. Also, since beginning this scholarship 5K run, we have been able to help 13 student athletes continue their sports careers at the college of their choice. We are looking into purchasing new shot clocks for Walsh Gymnasium for the 2026 basketball season.
Mike Walsh was devoted to Bement High School and their athletic programs. He served on the school board for 10 years and was also an active member of the Bement Athletic Booster Association. He volunteered as a coach for girls’ basketball program and played a big part into introducing girls’ softball into Bement High School as well a volunteer assistant coach. For all that Mike did for the school they renamed the gymnasium after him, it is now called Walsh Gymnasium. Every December the school hosts a Mike Walsh Memorial Basketball tournament in his name. Mike got to see all three of his children play college athletics; with your help we are making that possible for other local families.
We are hosting the Annual Mike Walsh Memorial 5K walk/run the 2nd SATURDAY in December.
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, YOU CAN RUN VIRTUALLY AND SUBMIT YOUR TIME.
Dec 13, 2025
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Road running
09:00
Dec 13, 2025
Distance — 2 Miles
Type — Road running
09:00
Dec 13, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
09:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in BEMENT.
location_on Oakwood, Illinois, US
calendar_today Jan 03, 2026
location_on Edwardsville, Illinois, US
calendar_today Jan 01, 2026
Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.
Nov 21, 2026
The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County…
Read more
Nov 28, 2026
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The…
Read more
Dec 13, 2026
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.Th…
Read more
Mar 21, 2027
WE ARE NOW OFFERING AN AQUABIKE DIVISION! Triathlon Information:Join us for the annual Space Coast Triathlon, held in …
Read more