Valley City – Bill Jansen was the long time boys and girls Cross Country/Track and Field coach of the Valley City Hi-Liners. Bill was also a Charter Member of the Valley City Optimist Club. Bill started the Optimist Club Road Race/Walk in 1981 and managed it until his death from leukemia in 2003. The Optimist Club renamed the road race the “Bill Jansen Road Race/Walk” after his passing and continue the annual tradition to this day.

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Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Early Registration deadline: June 9th, 2025

Day of Registration: 7:00 a.m.

Day of registration is available Saturday morning until 7:50 a.m.

Race Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Charlie Brown Field NE corner Valley City, ND

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Prices: Miler – $5, Walker – $10, Individual – $20, Family – $50

Divisions (male and female) Miler (12 and under) 5K (13+) 10K(Open)

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