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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1309 Swanwick Street, Chester IL
5K · 1 Mile
51–69°F · low rain risk
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2025
59–79°F
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39–62°F
dry
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42–65°F
dry
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39–53°F
dry
2021
46–69°F
dry
2020
44–66°F
dry
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41–60°F
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44–63°F
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47–68°F
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70–84°F
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About this race
Popeye's Fall Festival 5K
The Chester Running Club Presents:
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 9:00 am
- Location: 1309 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL
- Registration: 7:30-8:45 AM at Buena Vista National Bank
Registration Information
- Online Registration: $25
- Race Day: Registration will be accepted. Checks payable to Chester Running Club
- Deadline: Registration MUST be received by October 10th to guarantee a shirt.
Race Categories
- 5K Run: Categories for Men & Women: 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
- 5K Walk: Categories for Men & Women: 24 years and younger, 25-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
- Fun Run: Includes a 1.5 mile Fun Run.
Awards
- 5K Run: Awards given to Overall Male, Female, and Top 3 finishers in each age category.
- 5K Walk: Awards given to Overall Male, Female, and Top 3 finishers in each age category.
For more information, visit the race page: Chester Fall Festival 5K.
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Live prices near the start line, Oct 16 – 18, 2026.
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