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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Back for a 12th year, the 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half Marathon, 5K and now 10K  have become the "must do" events of the running community in central Illinois. The Marathon course will again encompass the scenery of the Illinois River, the neighborhoods of Ottawa, and the rolling landscapes in and around Starved Rock State Park. Runners will be inspired by the scenery of rolling country hills and natural rock formations tucked into heavily wooded areas created by the Illinois River thousands of years ago. This record eligible marathon course has 16 aide stations with Gatorade at each station and we plan to stock one station for the half and two for the marathon with GU. Runners participating in the Half Marathon, which starts in the heart of Starved Rock State Park, will experience the neighborhoods of Ottawa in addition to wooded scenery and sites along the Illinois River. The Half Marathon is a flat, fast course making for a nice run through country and city alike. Each runner will receive a participant shirt and finishers receive a race specific medal which will be the fifth in the series.

Please note that in 2026, the course will only remain open 6 hours, which is different than the 6.5 hours of the past. We understand this change might affect some; however, it is necessary to get roads back open in a safe timeline. 

The Run Starved Rock 5K  will return as well. This event will start and end at the same lines as the marathon, and follow part of the marathon route before heading back to Ottawa for a finish along the river.  The event is a great addition for those who want to participate in the events of the day while their loved one or friend is running another race.  A portion of this event will benefit local charities and events promoting running and physical activity.  

New in 2026, the 10K will also be an outback course along even more scenic portion of Rt 71 literally on the banks of the Illinois River.  

The Health expo/packet pickup will be held from Noon - 8PM on Friday May 8th, Rivers Edge event center (formally the K of C hall), 401 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL. Runners will receive their bibs (required for race participation), participant shirt, as well as a swag bag filled with local and regional offers and race information. 

Race Categories will include male and female 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, 75-80, 80 and over. Awards will be given out after race

Course starts and finishes in front of the Streator Family YMCA. Certified distance, chip timed, traffic control, computerized race results to be posted on Starved Rock Runners website. Plenty of parking onsite. There are two water stops on the course. Water bottles are available before and after the race. Race t-shirts given at registration (sign up before May 11 to guarantee your size!) and fruit available post-race. Racing Expectations to DJ and act as Master of Ceremonies.

Day-of-registration: 6:45 - 7:45 AM
Race begins at 8:00 AM sharp (Rain or Shine)

All proceeds will benefit the Streator Family YMCA 501(c)3 and its many great programs and community services for people of all ages and abilities: before & after school care, pickleball, youth sports, swim lessons, Membership for All financial assistance program and much more.

The Overall male & female finishers, & the Top Streator male and female finishers to be awarded.

Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each age bracket. Age Divisions: (one each for male & female) 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. Awards will be given at the conclusion of the race.

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

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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

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This chip timed 10k starts and finishes at the Putnam County Junior High School located at 13183 N 350th Ave, McNabb, IL 61335. It is an out and back 10k on nicely paved county roads surrounded by beautiful country scenery. It is possible to see deer, turkey, and eagles while running. The course is a mix of hills and flat areas. Water stations will be available on the course. Strollers and walkers welcome, but please no headphones. There will be volunteers at each mile marker and intersection for traffic control, but the course will be open to local traffic. Emergency crew coverage available. There is a two-hour time limit on the course. Post-race food and beverages provided. Race sweatshirt guaranteed to all participants who are pre-registered by October 11th, 2026. After that and through race day, a sweatshirt is not guaranteed.

Packet Pickup and race day registration starts at 8:00am in the school cafeteria
Entry Fee: $40 through September 27th, 2026, $45 September 28th through race day. Members of the following clubs: Starved Rock Runners, Lake Run Club, Prairie State Road Runners, and Springfield Road Runners who register online will receive a $4 discount. (No Club Discount on the EARLY BIRD Price)

USATF certified course. IL23015NM

Awards: Top overall male and female. Age bracket awards: 14 & under, 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 & up.

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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