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Thursday, December 31st, 2026
313 N Burr Blvd, Kewanee IL
5K
22–35°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
30–38°F
dry
2024
30–39°F
rain
2023
27–33°F
dry
2022
23–40°F
dry
2021
24–50°F
dry
2020
17–29°F
dry
2019
27–34°F
dry
2018
31–38°F
rain
2017
-9–3°F
dry
2016
23–41°F
dry
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About this race
Hardcore 5K - 45th Annual
This is our 45th annual running of the event. Register early and please spread the word.
Event Details
- Location: Starts and finishes at Flemish American Club, 313 N Burr Blvd.
- Course: Course is fairly flat, out and back.
- Race Time: Race begins at 1:00 PM.
- Registration: More details can be found at this link.
Features
- Timing: Timers at 1 & 2 mile markers.
- Merchandise: Newly designed sweatshirts.
- Prizes: All participants are eligible for door prizes.
- Refreshments: Refreshments to all participants.
- Post-Race: Post-race party with awards & door prizes at Flemish American Club.
- Awards: Awards to first through third place overall male and female.
- Kewanee Awards: First three male and female Kewanee finishers will receive awards.
Participation
Walkers are encouraged to participate.
Age Group Awards
14 & Under, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - Over.
Awards to the first 3 finishers - Male & Female in each division.
Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
- Time: Begins at 11:00 AM at the Flemish American Club, 313 N. Burr Blvd., Kewanee, Illinois.
- Policy: No refunds.
- Mailing: No packets will be mailed.
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