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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City IL
5K
38–55°F · low rain risk
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2025
50–77°F
dry
2024
48–56°F
dry
2023
35–63°F
dry
2022
25–42°F
dry
2021
33–47°F
dry
2020
37–62°F
rain
2019
25–42°F
dry
2018
19–36°F
dry
2017
38–51°F
dry
2016
39–65°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The St. Elizabeth Royal Run is back again, on the Saturday closest to St. Elizabeth's Feast Day.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-11-14
- Location: St. Elizabeth Church & School, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
- Packet Pickup: Day-of from 7-8 a.m.: Early pickup on November 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Start Time: 5K begins at 8 a.m. (at your own pace)
Race Participation
- Event Types: Timed 5K or "5K of Prayer"
- Course: Loop running on city streets
- Medals: All 5K participants receive a finisher's medal
- Swag: Black frost performance hooded sweatshirt for all participants (registration required by October 23)
Fundraising
- Proceeds: All proceeds support the St. Elizabeth Centennial Capital Campaign
- Rain or Shine: This event will happen regardless of weather conditions
- No Refunds: There are no refunds for this event
Awards
Awards will be given for Top Male/Female Overall and in each age group:
- 10 & Under
- 11-14
- 15-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 & up
More Information
For additional details, visit the official race page: St. Elizabeth Royal Run.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Nov 13 – 15, 2026.
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