A group of business students in central Illinois are ready for its class business event this weekend. 

Sangamon Valley CEO students have been working this first semester on a calss business which will be hosting their 'Grinch Chase 5K'. CFO of the business Russ Brown says the event is Saturday at Allerton Park in Monticello. 

The class business is an integral part of the CEO program because it teaches students how to work together in a professional setting. Gabby Block points out it is important because it paves the way to creating their own businesses which happens in the second semester of the class. 

The event will feature fun aspects like a kid's race, as well as a Grinch who will give everyone a 5-minute head start, and try to beat them to the finish. 

Registrations will be accepting the morning of the race as well.

Find more information about the race and the program at sangamonvalleyceo.com. You can also follow the Sangamon Valley CEO program on Facebook and Instagram.