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Sunday, October 25th, 2026
9950 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights IL
5K
47–63°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
52–59°F
dry
2024
59–74°F
dry
2023
63–79°F
rain
2022
44–68°F
rain
2021
49–64°F
dry
2020
46–52°F
dry
2019
46–55°F
dry
2018
46–56°F
rain
2017
40–61°F
dry
2016
49–66°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 25
Cloudy · 54–67°F
Sunday, Oct 25starts near 54°F · 23% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
5K Run/Walk for the benefit of Illinois Special Olympics.
This year's race will once again begin at The Rec at 9950 Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights.
T-Shirts are included with registrations through October 1. Race-day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt.
There will be pre event music to get you pumped up for your best 5k time and keep the fun going for post race celebrations.
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