Race Calendar

Details to be announces as they become available

The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, a 3-day running event in the Big 10 community of Champaign-Urbana & Savoy, starts on Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 pm with the Mile. The 5K takes place at 7:30 pm on Friday, April 24. The marathon, half marathon, and 10K take place on Saturday, April 25, starting at 7:33 a.m. The youth run is also on Saturday, at 3:00 pm. All events except the Mile event finish at the 50 yard-line of Gies Memorial Stadium. The Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pickup takes place at the Activities and Recreation Center, 201 E. Peabody, Champaign, on Thursday, April 23, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday, April 24 from 10:00 to 7:00 pm. All entrants receive a drawstring backpack. Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and youth run entrants receive a unique race shirt, and Mile entrants receive a 16-ounce silicone cup. All finishers receive a unique finisher medal, with I-Challenge entrants receiving bonus medals. All events, except the youth run, award three deep awards in 5-year age groups. Plentiful postrace food is served in the Great West Hall of the Stadium. Street Fests on Friday night and Saturday morning take place right outside the Stadium on Kirby Ave, with live music and other activities. Check out this map for parking option and other important venue info:
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Run the Plank (To Support the Pirate Cross Country Team and charity of team's choice)

Runners and walkers are welcome to tackle the course. The course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School. Distance will be measured but not certified due to pending construction on Green Street (3.1 miles).

Awards to top three finishers per age group: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.

Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am at the north lot across from the high school.
Race start time @ 9:00am

Additional donations can be made to the Ottawa Cross Country team on the registration website.

Cost = $30 before May 31st.

We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather there will not be a make up date.

Streator's Run for Glory is a friendly and fast 5K starting at City Park in Streator and running through quiet neighborhoods. The course is an out and back route. The Run For Glory 5K kicks off Streator's 4th of July Celebration. Walkers are welcome. It's a fun family event!
Race Features:
The Streator Run for Glory 5K is a Starved Rock Runners Ltd and a Prairie State Road Runner Circuit Race for 2026.
Chip timing and finish line provided by Racing Expectations
Free Kids Fun Run with participation medals starting at 7:40 am
Awards to top three finishers per age group: 9& under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Awards to first Streator male & female finisher, and first overall male and female finisher
Water on course at 1 & 2 miles
Post-race Refreshments of fruit and water
T-Shirts / Tank Tops guaranteed only to participants registered by June 17, 2026.
*Festive Swag Bags to first 100 registered participants*
Free Drink at Legacy Sports Bar and Grill
Race Day Info:
Check in begins at 6:30am @ City Park, Streator, IL (Rt. 23 North, one block North of Main St.)
Start is at the corner of Kent St. and Vermillion St.
Early bird registration $20 through March 31st;
Entry fee of $30 April 1st through July 3rd;
Race day registration $35

Mr. C's Wenona 5k Run

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 AT 7:00 pm 

$30.00 before July 24th, to guarantee a T-shirt and $30.00 Pricing.  As of July 25th- August 7th, including same-day sign up, 35.00.  

Wenona City Park pavilion, 213 S. Spruce St. Wenona, IL

Stay up to date on all race details: www.facebook.com/wenonadays5k

Details will be provided at a future date

Details to be released at a future date

The race is held to benefit the Hall Township Food Pantry.

Whether you are looking for a serious 5K race, or just a fun holiday event to burn some of the Turkey Day calories, Santas On The Run is an event you don’t want to miss.

Each participant will receive a lighted Santa Hat.. Pre-registrants get their choice of a Hoodie, sweatshirt, or Long Sleeve T-Shirt. The value of the swag alone is worth more than the cost of registration.

The gun goes off to start the race/walk at 10:00AM on Saturday November 28th at JFK School in Spring Valley (999 N Strong Ave).

Day of registration and packet pick up will be open from 8:30-9:30AM.

For the serious runners, the course is a certified measured 5K. It is mostly flat with two gentle hills. The race will be chip timed with computerized results, and awards will be given to:
Overall Male and Female Top Finishers, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd to the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. The awards will be Christmas ornaments.

There will be water/goodie stops at miles 1 and approximately 1.7. Traffic control will be provided to keep our runners safe.

For walkers and runners that are out to have some fun, in addition to the typical water stops, we will feature Holiday goodie stops (cookies, candy and HOT CHOCOLATE), and at the end of the race…… there is more.

In addition to the monetary proceeds of the race going to the Hall Food Pantry, in the Holiday spirit we are asking participants to donate non-perishable items and we have an incentive.

For each two non-perishable items a participant donates, their name will be entered into a drawing for prizes and gift certificates donated by our event sponsors. Bring 4 non-perishables, and your name goes in twice, 6 three times…... The more you donate, the more chances you have to win. Will it be worth it? You betcha.

As the race draws closer, we will announce the various prizes that will be available with the raffle.

Once again we have a request for the Big Guy (Santa) to be there to start the race and possibly hand out awards.

And check us out and follow us on Facebook Page. As our prize list grows, we’ll be updating the Facebook and Website pages. https://www.facebook.com/SantasOnTheRun2016/

NO REFUNDS or registration transfers.

Details to be provided at a future date