PEORIA, IL — Peoria Riverfront Museum is hosting an Interplanetary race on Saturday, March 23, 2013. This family friendly race includes a 5K run, a 1 mile fitness walk and half-mile kids’ fun run. The 14th annual Interplanetary race is part of the IVS Grand Prix Series. This is the first year participants run the new downtown course.

The Interplanetary 5K / 1 mile fitness walk and kids’ fun run will follow the Riverfront Trail, where the new Community Solar System will be installed in the spring. The start and finish lines will be at the Gateway Building.

“This is the 14th year for this event and the first time downtown at the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. We are putting emphasis on kids with award trophies for the fastest runners aged 7 and under in the 5K race. We want to make this a really fun event for all participants – and educational, as well, with information about the solar system,” said Rucker.

Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion will be at the race for families to visit with and take photos. The 501 Legion is an all-volunteer organization of Star Wars Storm Trooper costume enthusiasts.

Event Timeline:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – Race day packet pick-up and registration located at Peoria Riverfront Museum
9:00 a.m. – 5K Race (Refreshments following race)
9:05 a.m. – 1 Mile Fitness Walk
9:30 a.m. – Kids’ half mile fun run (Awards following the fun run)