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42nd Annual Bill Jansen Road Race

Bill Jansen was the long time boys and girls Cross Country/Track and Field coach of the Valley City Hi-Liners. Bill was also a Charter Member of the Valley City Optimist Club. Bill started the Optimist Club Road Race/Walk in 1981 and managed it until his death from leukemia in 2003. The Optimist Club renamed the road race the "Bill Jansen Road Race/Walk" after his passing and continue the annual tradition to this day.

Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Registration: 7:00 a.m.

(Online registration is closed)

Day of registration is available Saturday morning until 7:50 a.m.

Race Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Charlie Brown Field NE corner

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Prices: Miler - $5, Walker - $10, Individual - $20, Family - $50

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Divisions (male and female)

Miler (12 and under)

5K (13+)

10K(Open)

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