Polka Pace Race

🏃‍♂️ About This Activity

The Polka Pace Race is a 5K run through the streets of Havana, including a jaunt through our scenic Riverfront Park and down our historic brick streets. The race begins and ends in the downtown area on Main Street. The Polka Pace Race route is a U.S.A. Track and Field certified course. Along with the Polka Pace Race there will be a 1-mile Polka Dot Fun Run for children 10 and under.

🎉 Event Overview

• 42nd Annual Event: 2025 will mark the 42nd annual running of the Polka Pace Race.
• Oktoberfest Celebration: The race is held during Havana’s Oktoberfest celebration, which offers an assortment of activities for the entire family.
• Additional Information: For more information on the Polka Pace Race or Oktoberfest, please visit the Havana’s Chamber of Commerce at www.historichavanaillinois.com or Mason District Hospital at www.masondistricthospital.org.

🗓️ Event Details and Registration

• Entry Fee: 5K Entry fee includes Race registration, race bag, long sleeve race shirt, and beer ticket for those over 21.
• Early Registration: Now thru August 23, 2025 - Cost: $30.00
• Late Registration: August 24, 2025, thru September 2, 2025 – Cost $30.00 (Shirt/Packet not guaranteed)
• On-Site Registration: Race Day registration is available ON SITE ONLY.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• Overall Finishers: Cash prizes for the top 3 finishers overall, both male and female. ($50, $25, $10)
• Age Group Finishers: Glass pint drinking glasses for top 3 finishers both male and female age groups.
• Fun Run Medals: Medals for top 10 finishers in Polka Dot 10 and under Fun Run.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Race Day only starting at 6:30 AM, down on Main Street.
• Race Start Time: Running Event Timed 5K Race begins at 8:00 am (Walkers start behind runners please).
• Fun Run Start Time: Polka Dot fun run will begin at approximately 9:00 am.
• Timing: Timing by J3 Timing, Times will be posted online following the race.

🥞 Post-Race

Breakfast will be available for purchase near Main Street, after the race.

🔗 More Information

For complete details and to register, please visit the official race page: Polka Pace Race.