5/11/2023 0 Comments Sláine by Pat Mills![]() ![]() Langford's daughter, Betsy, attended the University of Illinois and ran the half-marathon all four years while in school. Naperville's Steve Langford will be one of the on-course entertainers again. "I always give them all the Grateful Dead that they can stand," Mills said. But when it returns in 2024, Pat Mills will be at Mile 25. There won't be a full marathon this year. "Committee members all do that," said Pat's wife Julie, who is in charge of the elite runners in the field. Whatever role that needs to be done, I kind of jump in." "I'm out laying cones at 5:30 race morning. ![]() When the races start, Mills and the rest of the organizers won't be limited to one duty. If you are interested in helping, "we will find a place for you," Mills said. The process has become easier because Mills has a working list of participants. ![]() "I try to maximize where they are on the course," Mills said. ![]() He starts organizing the entertainment in January. This year's lineup features Lori Tate Simon for the 5K, Andy Baylor for the half-marathon/10K, Lexi Tieffel for the youth run and Devin Merritt for the 1-mile run.īaylor will play the National Anthem "Jimi Hendrix style," Mills said.įor on-course entertainment, Mills relies on a group of eight or nine who help out every year. "Jan wants a live singer, live performer," Mills said. Remember, there is more than one race, so more than one rendition is required. That includes arranging multiple performances of the "Star-Spangled Banner." Since the start, Mills has been in charge of race-day entertainment. ![]()
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