Welcome to the very first RYP Community Run!

Our mission is simple:

Create a welcoming community where every runner feels like they belong.

Whether you’re training for your next race, getting back into running, or lacing up for the very first time, every pace has a place.

Event Details

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Run Begins: 8:00 AM

Meetup Location
Colden Brewery
117 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801

Distance: 2 Miles

What to Expect

• A relaxed, welcoming community run

• All experience levels are welcome

• No runner gets left behind

• Meet fellow runners from the Centralia area

• Group photo before or after the run

• Time to hang out after the run and support local businesses

Community Partners

A huge thank you to our Community Partners for helping make Run // 001 possible.

Colden Brewery
Thank you to Ric Niekes for hosting our first community run.

The Juicy Jay Collection
Jay Jones will be on-site after the run with fresh-pressed juices, sea moss gel, turmeric shots, and more available for purchase.

The EPOC Experience of Centralia
Thank you to Eric Hobbie for providing complimentary bottled water for all participants.

A Few Things to Know

• Wear comfortable running or walking shoes.

• Bring anything you normally like to run with (water bottle, watch, etc.).

• This is a community-paced run—not a race.

• Most importantly…come ready to meet some awesome people.

We’re excited to see where this journey leads, and we can’t wait to kick things off with all of you.