In 83 days · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
1309 Swanwick Street, Chester IL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
51–69°F · low rain risk
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2025
59–79°F
dry
2024
39–62°F
dry
2023
42–65°F
dry
2022
39–53°F
dry
2021
46–69°F
dry
2020
44–66°F
dry
2019
41–60°F
dry
2018
44–63°F
dry
2017
47–68°F
dry
2016
70–84°F
dry
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About this race
The Chester Running Club Presents:
Popeye's Fall Festival 5K
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Registration: 7:30-8:45 AM
- Location: Buena Vista National Bank, 1309 Swanwick Street, Chester IL
Registration Information
- Cost: Online Registration: $25
- Race Day Registration: Accepted, checks payable to Chester Running Club
- Deadline: Registration MUST be received by October 10th to guarantee a shirt.
- Link: Register Online
Race Categories
- 5K Run: Categories for Men & Women: 14 years 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.
- 1.5 Mile Fun Run: Open to all participants.
Awards
- 5K Run: Overall Male, Female, Top 3 finishers in each 5K category.
- Walk: Overall Male, Female, Top 3 finishers in each age category.
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