GSSI - Donate & Support

Half-Marathon, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois

Join Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois for the Thin Mint Sprint – and with every step you take, you’ll help a girl get one step closer to pursuing her dreams!

This timed race provides a great opportunity for men, women and children to get active while supporting the world’s premier leadership organization for girls! Event proceeds will help GSSI provide quality programming, adult volunteer training, camp maintenance, and financial assistance for girls across southern Illinois.

All participants are encouraged to join our “Sea of Green” by wearing Girl Scout Green, dressing up as your favorite Girl Scout Cookie, or showing off your Girl Scout memorabilia!

Event Schedule

6:00 a.m. Runner Check-In Opens
7:30 a.m. Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) Start
8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) Start
10:00 a.m. Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run Start

Prizes will be awarded to the top three females and males in each of the following groups for the 5K and Half: 6-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 60+

Event Information

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Alumni Hall Parking Lot
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

Parking available in Parking Lot A

Please note - due to construction on the Madison County Trails, the route for the Half Marathon will be an out-and-back for 2013. The route will take you through the beautiful SIUE campus and on the MCT trail system. The route is flat and well shaded. Race map coming soon.

Downloadable Half Marathon Map

Race Fees (based on registration deadlines)

5K Fun Run/Walk		Half-Marathon		Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run
By March 15	$20	By March 15	$50
By May 1	$25	By May 1	$60	Now–June 1	$10
By May 25	$35	By May 25	$75

5K race fee includes: race entry and event t-shirt. Half-marathon race fee includes: race entry, moisture wicking event shirt and medal. Kids’ 1-mile race includes: race entry, participation ribbon and patch. Additional moisture wicking race shirts can be purchased for a donation of $20.

5K and half-marathon runners are encouraged to pick up their race packets at GSSI Service Centers in Glen Carbon or Mt. Vernon the week leading up to the race, if possible.

Shirts not guaranteed after May 14, 2013. All entry fees are non-refundable.

Participation is limited to the first 400 5K runners and 120 Half-Marathon runners who register. Registration will not be available the day of the race.

Rooms are available at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Glen Carbon on Friday, May 31, 2013 at a special Thin Mint rate of $95. Contact the hotel at 618.589.5000 and ask for the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois block by April 30, 2013 to secure this rate.

Register Now

THE HALF-MARATHON HAS REACHED REGISTRATION CAPACITY. HOWEVER, THERE ARE STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THE 5K. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE THIN MINT SPRINT!

Register Online

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Download and mail the Registration Form

Volunteers

Your help is needed to make this year’s event another success! GSSI is currently looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of roles, including crossing guards, water station attendants and registration coordinators. Opportunities are available for all ages and are perfect for Girl Scout Troops looking to volunteer together.

Volunteer Registraton Form

Sponsors

Team up with GSSI to promote active lifestyles in southern Illinois! By supporting the Thin Mint Sprint, you’ll challenge community members to join together to celebrate physical activity, encourage area youth to develop a passion for fitness and wellness that lasts a lifetime, and help GSSI expand our healthy living programs to the girls we serve. Your support makes a difference! Register today!

Sponsorship Options Form