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Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
CORNER OF EAST COURT AND NORTHEAST 4TH, Fairfield IL
5K
36–52°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–56°F
dry
2024
40–48°F
dry
2023
35–49°F
dry
2022
30–53°F
dry
2021
28–42°F
dry
2020
40–47°F
rain
2019
35–47°F
rain
2018
30–55°F
dry
2017
26–40°F
dry
2016
35–49°F
dry
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About this race
Please join us for the Earn Your Stuffing Early 5K where you will run or walk your best so you can eat as much as you want when Thanksgiving gets here.
This race is put on by the Wayne County CEO Program that teaches leadership, encouragement, and creativity through entrepreneurs.
Location: Corner OF NE 4th St & E Court St Fairfield, IL US 62837
Cost: $25 from Oct. 13 - Nov. 19, $30 Nov. 20-22
Shirt/Bib Pick UP: Day of the race, beginning at 1pm-1:50pm
Timing: Bib timing by To the Finish
Weather: Rain or Shine
Awards:
Overall Grand Champion
Overall Male Runner 1- 17, 18-99
Overall Female Runner 1- 17, 18-99
The following are certificate recognition winners
Overall Male Walker
Overall Female Walker
Overall Stroller Walker Champion
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