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Sunday, September 6th, 2026
306 S Chestnut St, Shannon IL
5K
58–76°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
46–63°F
dry
2024
55–68°F
dry
2023
68–77°F
rain
2022
57–77°F
dry
2021
57–81°F
dry
2020
61–87°F
rain
2019
62–75°F
dry
2018
62–74°F
dry
2017
49–61°F
dry
2016
74–89°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 6
Cloudy · 59–71°F
Sunday, Sep 6starts near 59°F · 9% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Join Eastland Cross Country Tea, as they host the Shannon Homecoming/Labor Day 5k. Race starts at 8am on the 300 Block of S. Hickory Shannon, IL.
Registration Details
- On-site Registration: Starts at 7am at the Shannon Village Park Pavilion.
- Early Bird Entry Fee: $25.00
- Day of Race Entry Fee: $30.00
- T-shirts: First come until we run out.
Weather Policy
Run/Walk regardless of weather. If canceled due to extreme weather, we would like to thank you for your donation and preordered shirts will still be available.
Post-Race Activities
Stay and enjoy Shannon Homecoming festivities after the race (firehouse will have pancake breakfast open till noon, bingo, carnival games and rides, craft show, music, and more food in downtown Shannon).
Distance Options
If 3.1 miles is too long, you are welcome to walk a distance comfortable for you and help us raise funds for the Eastland XC team.
Awards
- Awards Time: Follow race at approx. 9:15am
- Overall Plaques: For top male and female
- Age Group Medals: 3 medals in each age group for both men and women: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
Event Information
For more details, visit the event page: Shannon Labor Day/Homecoming 5k.
Course map
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