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Saturday, August 29th, 2026
525 W S 4th Street, Red Bud IL
5K
68–85°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
60–84°F
dry
2024
71–94°F
dry
2023
62–84°F
dry
2022
75–87°F
rain
2021
75–87°F
dry
2020
72–84°F
dry
2019
64–87°F
dry
2018
72–83°F
rain
2017
64–80°F
dry
2016
75–90°F
dry
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About this race
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday!
Join us for a patriotic 5K run/walk to commemorate our nation's milestone birthday and support Red Bud High School student-athletes!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, August 29th, 8:00 AM race start
- Attire: Wear red, white and blue (costumes encouraged!)
- Bib Pickup: DAY OF RACE only
- Awards: Medals awarded to top finishers in age/gender category
Schedule
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6:30 AM - 7:45 AM:
- Bib Pickup:
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7:50 AM:
- Presentation of Colors:
- Singing of the National Anthem:
- Race instructions and line-up:
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8:00 AM:
- START!!
Additional Information
Be sure to grab your patriotic cooling towel after you've crossed the finish line! Together, we'll run, walk and celebrate 250 years of America!
This event is offered in conjunction with the Red Bud Am250 Community Festival. For more event details click here.
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