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When
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Where
Fairbury Fair Grounds, Fairbury IL
Distances
5K
Typical weather
65–82°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
60–79°F
dry
2024
52–75°F
dry
2023
67–88°F
dry
2022
61–81°F
dry
2021
69–83°F
dry
2020
62–85°F
dry
2019
67–81°F
rain
2018
59–74°F
dry
2017
65–78°F
rain
2016
56–77°F
dry
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About this race
Race Information
- Date: 2026-08-22
- Location: Fairbury Fair Grounds, Fairbury, IL
- Race URL: Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk
- Start Time: 8 AM
Registration Information
- Online Registration: There will not be paper registration on race day. Please complete your registration online prior to arriving on site.
- Same Day Registration: Begins at 6:45 AM and ends promptly at 7:30 AM.
- T-shirt: Free t-shirt for all who are registered on or before July 30th.
Awards
- Award Presentation: Immediately following the Kid’s Fun Run.
- Award Categories: Overall Male, Overall Female.
- Divisions: Men’s and Women’s Divisions: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over.
Beneficiary
- All Proceeds: Will benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!
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