211 E. Main St., Ottawa IL
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
🏃♂️ Run the Plank
🏴☠️ To Support the Pirates
The ship needs your help! Come out and run a 5k to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team!
📅 Event Details
- Race day registration / packet pick-up: 8:00am
- Race start time: 9:00am
🏞️ Course Information
- Course: Starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School!
- Certified Distance: 3.1 miles
- Chip timing: Chip timed by Racing Expectations with LIVE results
- Traffic: Controlled.
💵 Registration Information
- Early bird registration: $30 if registered by Sunday, May 31, 2025. All registration after May 31, 2025 will be $35, including race day.
- Shirts: Are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before Friday, May 15, 2025.
🎶 Event Highlights
- LIVE MUSIC!
- Weather Policy: We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather there will not be a make-up date.
- Refreshments: Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.
🔗 More Information
For further details, visit the race page: Run the Plank 5k.
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