Events

The Illinois Trekkers will host a special holiday group walk on Saturday, December 3. Registration will begin at 10:15 am at Schnuck’s, 907 E. Hwy 50 in O’Fallon, IL. The normal $3 fee applies to walkers or a YRE coupon. Group step off will be at 10:30 am. At the conclusion of the 5k walk, we will gather at Syberg’s, 1310 Central Park Dr, O’Fallon, IL for our Christmas lunch and party beginning at 12:00 noon.

No pre-payment is required for this event. Attendees will select their own meals directly from the menu and be responsible for paying their own bill.

After our meal, we will have a short program and end the party with a Christmas game.  No gift exchange.

It would be helpful to know how many people will be attending the walk and/or lunch.  Please send a text or email that you will be attending.  If you are not planning to walk but would like to join the holiday fun, please send an email to Nikki Wilcoxen at [email protected] or text me at 618-973-3825 that you would like to join the group for lunch.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Note change in the start time. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.  5K walk normally takes about 1 hour. 10k walk normally take 2 hours.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a group walk. Walk in downtown Belleville and enjoy the neighborhoods on Abend and Garfield as the homeowners line the streets with luminaries. Some of the beautiful historic homes will be open for tours. Dress warm, bring a flashlight and enjoy the beauty.  Belleville City Parking Lot is across the street from Papa Vito’s at 318 East Washington Street.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.  5K walk normally takes about 1 hour. 10k walk normally take 2 hours.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.  5K walk normally takes about 1 hour. 10k walk normally take 2 hours.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.  Walkers will walk to the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery & help Place wreaths as part of Wreath Across America to honor American veterans.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.  5K walk normally takes about 1 hour. 10k walk normally take 2 hours.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.  5K walk normally takes about 1 hour. 10k walk normally take 2 hours.

Registration: At Papa Vito’s The walk will take walkers past the Belleville Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market). Walkers will see the Gingerbread creations in the windows of businesses. The Belleville Square & streets will be decorated for the holiday season.

Cocktails: 6:00 pm at Papa Vito’s

Dinner: 7:00 pm at Papa Vito’s – Order from Menu

If you plan to join us for dinner you must make reservations by calling or emailing Susan Hodgson by Tuesday, December 20^th at 618-416-5533 (leave message), 618-334-6304 (call or text), or email [email protected].