What started as two friends enjoying a run around Lake Bloomington on a Thursday night is now Central Illinois’ premier run club; providing fun and challenging races, programs, services, and social events for all ages and abilities. The Lake Run Club is a not-for-profit organization that’s powered by volunteers to promote running and racing in the Bloomington-Normal area. Our community is open to everyone, and is accepting new members. Whether you’re a casual runner or a marathon enthusiasts, we’re looking forward to running with you on many future adventures. We may take running seriously, but the fun and friendly roots of the club are still alive and well, and we want you to join in on the fun. See why the Lake Run Club is a thriving community of over 700 members. Become a Lake Run Club Member We invite you to see all that the Lake Run Club has to offer. Visit our blog for runner profiles and updates. Race discounts, networking and social events, volunteering, awards, special opportunities and circuit points are just a few of the benefits of becoming a member.

Apply today for a low membership fee of $20 or register your entire family for only $25. ABC#128, 4-15-17, for The Baby Fold April 15 had many happy returns. Great weather, great participants, and an awesome $3,078 donated to The Baby Fold by the 94 participants and three others that could not attend. nike shoes and price in indiaBoth the total attendance and the amount contributed are records for The Baby Fold ABC Runs. limited edition nike shoes for saleAimee Beam, VP of… cheap shoes nike china ABC Run #127 was Saturday, 3/19/17 at Robyn Walter’s home. Great event with a total of $825 donated by 42 runners that attended plus two runners that mailed a check. Thanks so much for supporting the McLean County Child Protection Network!

If you are a State Farmer and you donated… ABC#126, 2-5-17, for Scott Early Learning CenterThis year, 54 participants gathered at Children’s Home + Aid to run and generously support children in our community with donations that totaled $900. Children’s Home + Aid will benefit even more when some of the State Farm employees/retirees apply under State Farm’s matching grant program. ABC#125, 1-17-17, for Sugar Grove Nature Center Another fun and successful ABC Run! A total of $838 was donated to Sugar Grove Nature Center, including $200 donated by the SHTRs (Shady Hollow Trail Runners), and donations from three other runners who could not make it to the ABC run after the date and location was changed from… Profile on Kate Browne Profile on Kate Browne Who inspired you? I was inspired to start running 4 years ago by, Rachelle Leuty. Her enthusiasm is contagious. #positivepeerpressure I’m inspired to keep running by all of my friends who have achieved greatness.

Each finish line pic I see makes me want to get out… Each race day takes hours and hours of preparation by runners and organizers in order to do their best. In addition to providing training programs to bring out the best in you, we offer volunteer opportunities where members of the Lake Run Club community can support running in Central Illinois. The Lake Run Club sponsors five races throughout the year, including St. Patrick’s Day Run, The Lake Run, Park to Park, Dog Days, and our Evergreen Lake 5K run. For all area events during the year, view our race calendar. Planning and organizing a race? Complete an Area Race Calendar Request to have your race information added to our calendar and shared with the racing community. Looking for additional help with your race? Contact us to inquire about our finish line services, bibs, racing clocks, and other related planning and race-day help, and view our services and resources page.A non-refundable deposit of the first night's camping fee PLUS a separate $7.00(in person)$10(phone in/online) reservation fee PER SITE is required.

(Reservations for an upcoming weekend cannot be made after Noon on the Thursday prior to weekend).  When making a reservation, your deposit must be charged to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card at that time.  Reservations by mail should include name, address, phone number, and date of reservation, preferred site number, and a deposit in the form of a check or money order.   Reservations can be made in-person at the COMLARA Park Visitor Center during operating hours. Online reservations can be made at . DEPOSIT SCHEDULE PER SITE $26.00-Site Fee*          $23.00-Site Fee*            $20.00-Site Fee* *McLean County residents receive a $2.00 discount per night per site. Bait Shop:  8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 7 Days/Week Boat Rental:  8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Sat. & Sun. Expanded hours beginning Memorial Day Weekend! 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DEC-FEB CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS OPEN1 CAMPING RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED IN PERSON & ONLINE RESV APRIL 1 (PHONE-IN & MAIL-IN ACCEPTED MONDAY APRIL 3)

1 BOAT RENTAL/BAIT SHOP OPENS – WEEKENDS ONLY PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, IN-PERSON, ON-LINE, OR MAIL MAY………..6 MACKINAW RIVER CANOE TRIP PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, IN-PERSON, ON-LINE, MAIL, PHONE IN MAY……….13 PADDLING AT THE PARK-INTRO TO KAYAKING PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, IN-PERSON, ON-LINE, PHONE-IN, MAIL27 SWIMMING BEACH OPENS – 7 DAYS/WEEK BOAT RENTAL OPENS – 7 DAYS/WEEK JUNE & JULY ARCHERY DEER HUNT APPS.- AVAILABLE JUNE……..10 BEACH BLOWOUT/WACKY WATER OLYMPICS10 SPRING METRIC BICYCLE RIDE-McLean County Wheelers JUNE……..17 PADDLING AT THE PARK-INTRO TO KAYAKING JUNE……..24 CENTRAL ILLINOIS OPEN WATER SWIM (CIOWS) JULY & AUG. FIREARM DEER HUNT APPS. JULY……….8 COMLARA PARK ICE CREAM SOCIAL ICE CREAM, SOFT DRINKS, CHILDREN’S GAMES & MORE JULY……..22 TAKE A KID FISHING TOURNEY-EVERGREEN LAKE PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN-PERSON, ON-LINE, MAIL, PHONE –IN JULY……..23 MUD, SWEAT & GEARS – COMLARA PARK

OFF-ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE31 ARCHERY DEER HUNT APP. DEADLINE AUGUST….5 EVERGREEN LAKE 5K RUN-COMLARA PARK AUGUST…..7 SWIMMING BEACH CLOSED WEEKDAYS26 SHADY HOLLOW PAINFUL ELIMINATION RUN31 FIREARM DEER HUNT APP. DEADLINE4 LAST DAY SWIMMING BEACH OPEN4 BOAT RENTAL CLOSED WEEKDAYS9 EVERGREEN LAKE ULTRA MARATHON TRAIL RACE – COMLARA PARK/EVERGREEN LAKE OCT. 1–NOV.11 DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM-ARCHERY COMLARA PARK – DESIGNATED AREAS CLOSED8 BOAT RENTAL CLOSED FOR SEASON14 LAST DAY BAIT SHOP OPEN14 FALL COLORS FAMILY MARSHMALLOW & WIENER ROAST, HAYRACK RIDES, MUSIC, CHILDREN’S GAMES, HAUNTED HAYRACK RIDES, CHILDREN’S CANDY HUNT, & MORE15 LAST DAY – CAMPING RESERVATIONS17 – 19 & DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM-SHOTGUN NOV 30-DEC 3 COMLARA PARK – CLOSED TO GENERAL USE9 DA DEER RUN, RUN-8K X/C RACE-COMLARA PARK On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation will begin accepting reservations for PICNIC SHELTERS and GROUP CAMPS by phone during Visitor Center Hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).

Payment with Credit Card is required at the time the reservation is made.  Visitor Center Phone Number is (309) 434-6770. OTHER SHELTERS (Osage, Prairie, & Spruce) no vehicles allowed in Now we are looking to phase 4 of our large tree planting project. If any of you would like to donate/get rid of any fencing, please let me know. It can be anything from chicken wire to chain link, and condition doesn't matter. We will use this after transplanting the tree seedlings to keep the critters from munching on them. I can pick up or you can drop off at my house in Lexington or at the COMLARA County Park Visitor Center. Can't thank you all enough! daily creel limit will be changed from six (6) to three (3). Hope You Join Us!  13001 Recreation Area Dr. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: SAT. The 2,250 acres of regional parks currently provided by the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation include COMLARA County Park/Evergreen Lake and S.H. West County Park.

COMLARA County Park includes the following locations: Mallards Bay Conservation Area Six Mile Creek Area Future McLean County regional recreation facilities being constructed include the Historic Route 66 Regional Trail and Greenway. The 32-mile Historic Route 66 Trail will link many rural communities and regional natural resources such as the ParkLands Foundation Lexington Preserve along the Mackinaw River and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Funks Grove Nature Preserve to the metropolitan area of Bloomington / Normal, Illinois. This trail provides interpretive opportunities along the Historic Route 66 corridor for central Illinois visitors. Sections of the trail linking Bloomington, Shirley and Funk's Grove to the south and Towanda to the north are complete. Additionally, Lexington and Chenoa have sections completed within those Communities, providing bicycle and pedestrian opportunities. It is the mission of the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure adequate provision for and high quality of regional parks and related outdoor recreational activities for all citizens of McLean County in the most cost-efficient manner possible.