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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
1100 E Cleveland, West Frankfort IL
5K · 1 Mile
66–84°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
62–76°F
dry
2024
65–89°F
dry
2023
72–86°F
rain
2022
68–83°F
rain
2021
69–81°F
rain
2020
59–83°F
dry
2019
63–82°F
dry
2018
75–92°F
dry
2017
62–77°F
dry
2016
72–88°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Cloudy · 78–105°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 78°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
15th Annual
Packet Pick‐Up and Late Registration
- Location: Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park
- Friday: 4-6 PM
- Saturday: 7-7:45 AM
Events & Awards
- Events: 3 Events: 5k Run, 5k Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk
- Awards: Overall awards to Top 2 males and females in 5K events
- Age Divisions: Awards to Top 2 Males and Females in the following 5K age divisions: 13 & Under, 14‐19, 20‐29, 30‐39, 40‐49, 50‐59, 60‐69, 70 & Over
- T-Shirt: Guaranteed to all paid entrants registered by August 14
Timing and Proceeds
- Timing: Timing by So iLL Racing
- Proceeds: All proceeds benefit St. John's School
Race Details
Race starts and ends at Frankfort Community Park, 1100 E. Cleveland, West Frankfort.
From I‐57, take Exit 65, and turn east on IL‐149/Main St. Watch for sign on East Main Street.
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit the race website: Register here.
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