Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Details: We will have a kids Dash (50 meter dash), 5K Run, Walk and Ruck.
• Course Type: This is an out and back course starting at and ending at the Plainfield American Legion.
• Location: 24741 Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL
• Date: 2026-06-13

🗺️ Route Description

• Start Point: Race will begin on River Rd at the West entrance of Plainfield American Legion.
• Route Details: Head south, turn (L) East on W Easy Street, North (L) on Leawood Dr, East (R) on Brittany St.
• Turnaround Point: North (L) on Renwick Park Dr, East onto Fort Beggs Bike Trail just past W Fraser Rd.
• Finish: Back at start/finish line.

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

• After Party: Will be at Plainfield American Legion with food trucks, 2 full service bars, raffle baskets, live band, vendors.
• Registration Perks: Includes 1 free draft beer, 1 cocktail or 1 free fountain drink.
• Charity Focus: This year we are raising funds for a fallen Marine Veteran's Widow and newborn child of Cpl Cole Bircher.
• Additional Fundraisers: "Bike Coral" with motorcycles and a mechanical bull riding competition.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pickup Location: Packet pick up will be at Plainfield American Legion.
• Announcement: Pickup dates/times to be announced via Facebook and Email.

⏱️ Event Timing and Awards

• Timing: Professional Chip Timing by J3 Timing.
• Awards: Overall and age category recognition pins.
• Finisher Medals: The first 200 participants will receive finisher medals.

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Suggestion: Carpooling is suggested.
• Available Locations: Parking will be available at Plainfield Park District's grounds located at 24550 West Renwick Road and Mather Woods 25032 West Renwick Rd, Plainfield.

🔗 More Information

• Race URL: Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run