In 48 days · Sat, Aug 15, 2026
When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
Start/Finish Line will be on the South end of Main Street near Happy Pawz Playground, Port Byron IL
Distances
5K
About this race
The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Start/Finish Line will be on the South end of Main Street near Happy Pawz Playground, Port Byron, IL.
Race URL: Nick Teddy 5k Registration
Event Background
- Memory Lane: Join us as we race in memory of our own Nick Strub of Port Byron!
- Courageous Fight: Nick fought pediatric bone cancer, Ewing’s sarcoma, for over 5 years until he died in 2011. He was 29 years old.
- Celebration: Come run and play with us as we celebrate his life!
- Running Events: We will have our signature 5k run/walk, and the always-a-blast Teddy Trot for the littles.
Awards and Prizes
- Overall Winners: Prizes for the overall men’s and women’s runners will be awarded.
- Age Groups: 5K Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
- Drink Vouchers: Adult entries will include 2 FREE drink vouchers for the adults.
- Community Support: Many thanks to Tug Fest-IL and the Riverdale High School Cross Country teams for continuing support for this beloved Port Byron tradition!
Post-Race Festivities
- Tug Fest: After the races, wander and wonder at the awesomeness that is Tug Fest-IL.
- Foundation Benefits: Proceeds from the event benefit research specific to Ewing’s sarcoma.
- Family Support: Funds are reserved to support QCA Ewing’s sarcoma survivors and their families as needed.
- Current Support: We currently support/follow 15 local families.
Supporting the Cause
For more information on the foundation, visit the Nick Teddy Foundation.
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