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When
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Where
Taylor Park, Freeport IL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
63–82°F · some rain risk
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2025
71–88°F
dry
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58–80°F
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61–80°F
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70–83°F
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74–87°F
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67–89°F
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63–82°F
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66–82°F
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55–79°F
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65–82°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 8
Partly cloudy · 73–90°F
Saturday, Aug 8starts near 73°F · 23% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Event Name: 23rd Annual 5K, One-Mile Fun Run and Kids Races
- Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
- Time: 8 a.m. (5K start at 8:15 a.m.)
📍 Location
- Address: Taylor Park, 900 East Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032
- Start/End Point: Near the statue of Abraham Lincoln, the Debater.
- Backup Location: The Family YMCA on HCC Campus
🏅 Race Details
- Types of Races: 5K race, One-Mile Fun Run, and Kids Races
- Special Recognition: Crowned "Fastest Kid in Town"
- Course: Three loops around the historic paved road inside Taylor Park.
- Course Length: 5K (3.1 miles), certified, flat, and fast designed for personal bests.
🗺️ Additional Information
- Fun Run: One loop of the 5K course.
- More Info: For more information and course maps, visit www.lincoln-douglas5k.com.
- Registration: Sign up at Race Registration.
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