Southern Illinois Spring Classic

KSD of Lawrence County will be hosting its annual Southern Illinois Spring Classic 5K run/walk. In 2021 the event played host to nearly 100 runners, over 100 volunteers, countless spectators, and raised $20,000 for the youth of Lawrence County.

The SISC Half Marathon starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville, winds through the Lawrence County countryside and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track. The 13.1 mile course is mostly flat. The course will officially close 4 hours after the start time. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.

The 5K course starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track. The course is mostly flat. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.

The final mile of the Kids Half Marathon route begins at Parkside Elementary School and ends on the Lawrenceville High School track. The kids will be led through the final mile by adult volunteers. There will also adults along the course to guide the kids, and adults following behind the last runner.

Kids Shopping Day (KSD) of Lawrence County is a faith based, nonprofit organization committed to helping Lawrence County children needing assistance with school supplies and back-to-school clothing.

Year after year our community has come together in an effort to help our local kids feel confident for the start of each school year. The first Saturday in August, each child is supplied with two outfits of clothing, shoes, socks, underwear, hygiene items, school supplies and a backpack. For the last three years, local beauticians have donated their time and talents to give the children haircuts, as well. The organization began in 2006, helping 166 children. Since then, the need for the program has grown, helping 518 Lawrence County children in 2019, with over 125 volunteers assisting.