Triple Crown

Triple Crown

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Allerton Race runners

Whether you’re an avid runner, enjoy a long walk or are a complete fitness novice, the Triple Crown in Monticello will give you a lasting goal for the new year. Running and walking lower stress levels, increase bone and muscle density and strengthen your immune system. So get ready to earn your Triple Crown prize!

What is it?

The Triple Crown is an honor bestowed on those motivated individuals who complete a series of three races held in Monticello each year. The Kirby Derby is one leg of the Triple Crown, and while the Allerton Races and The Allerton Park Trail Run make up the remaining two legs.
Those runners/walkers who complete all three races are awarded a special prize - a premium garment with the Triple Crown crest - sponsored by Kelly's Accounting Service. To earn your Monticello Triple Crown prize, sign up and participate for the Allerton Trails Half Marathon or 10K on April 9, 2016 (OR the Trail-Glo 5K on April 8), The Kirby Derby 5K or 10K in May, and the Allerton Park Trail Run (5.7-mile run or two-mile walk) on October 30, 2016.

What can you expect?

Dean Hixson organizes the first Triple Crown event, the Allerton Races, and says, “The Allerton Races are comprised of the Trail-Glo 5K run on Friday night and a 10K and Half Marathon on Saturday morning. The Trail-Glo 5K is a night run on roads and trails in Allerton. It features music, lighting effects, glow sticks everywhere, chili, hot chocolate and good times all around! The 10K and Half Marathon take runners and walkers all over Allerton’s 1,500 acres of beautiful upland and riverfront woods and through gardens and statuaries. We also feature music and fun surprises along the way.
“Last year we had about 700 people participate. It was a great group. The Trail-Glo was a beautiful thing to watch, and we got nothing but enthusiastic feedback from all the runners and walkers as they finished up their events in the Fu-Dog Garden on Saturday. Everyone enjoyed the music, food and awards afterward. As part of our awards ceremony, we present a giant check of funds raised to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year it was more than $14,000!”

The 50-yard road stretch from frontage trail to Centaur trailhead. Water ahead, ladies!

Ben Newell organizes the last event in the Triple Crown, the Allerton Park Trail Run, and says, “The Allerton Park Trail Run is Second Wind Running Club's signature race and consists of a 5.7-mile trail run or an untimed two-mile fun walk. October 30, 2016, will be the 29th running of the race.
“Participants should expect beautiful fall scenery in a very unique setting as the course takes you through the grounds of the former Robert Allerton Estate. Along the way you will see wonderful sculptures, so it is a great way to see the park for those that haven't been there before. Being so close to Halloween, we encourage runners and spectators to come in costume to compete for the costume awards. After the race there is a DJ and a potluck style brunch for all participants and their families, which is always a big hit.
“Last year we had a very good turnout of over 400 participants with about a quarter of those completing the Monticello Triple Crown.”

Why get involved?

Kelly Finet of Kelly’s Accounting Service says, “I sponsor the Triple Crown because being fit is such an important aspect of my life. The Triple Crown is a unique opportunity because the three races are spread throughout the year, which encourages fitness as a lifestyle instead of a short term 'fad'. We understand that not everyone is going to be able to run a 10K or half marathon, so we've structured the prize to require participation in any one of the races offered during the event weekend, which hopefully will allow and encourage more people to accomplish the Triple Crown.”

Visit www.allertonraces.com and www.kirbyderby.org for more information