In 12 days · Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
Heights Tower, Peoria Heights IL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
62–79°F · low rain risk
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2025
64–88°F
dry
2024
60–85°F
dry
2023
57–72°F
dry
2022
56–69°F
dry
2021
71–87°F
dry
2020
63–74°F
rain
2019
73–87°F
dry
2018
60–78°F
dry
2017
57–78°F
dry
2016
59–77°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 12
Cloudy · 63–84°F
Saturday, Sep 12starts near 63°F · 14% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
19th Annual Strides for Justice 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-09-12
- Location: Heights Tower, Peoria Heights, IL
- URL: Strides for Justice Registration
- Description: Help support Prairie State Legal Services and raise awareness about the importance of affordable legal representation to the underserved in Central Illinois.
Mission
- Focus: Providing legal services to vulnerable groups in our society.
- Beneficiaries: The poor, the elderly, the physically and mentally disabled, and others in need.
- Proceeds: All proceeds benefit the Peoria office of Prairie State Legal Services.
- Aim: Raise awareness for affordable legal help.
Family Pricing
- Discount: Save $$ with the special Family Pricing Discount of $120 for a family of FOUR or MORE.
- Early Bird: Only $100 during Early Bird Registration.
- Registration: Sign each family member up, and the Family Pricing Discount will be automatically applied.
- Flexibility: The Family Pricing Discount works for BOTH the 5K and the 1 Mile Walk.
Important Note
- Transaction: To receive the Family Pricing Discount, all family members must register in the same transaction.
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