When
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Where
24741 Renwick Rd, Plainfield IL
Distances
5K
About this race
Event Details
- Date: 2026-06-13
- Location: 24741 Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL
- Race Link: Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run
Charity Details
- Beneficiary: Funds will support the widow and newborn child of Cpl Cole Bircher, a fallen Marine Veteran.
- Registration Contribution: A portion of each registration will go to the family.
- Fundraising Events: Includes a "Bike Coral" with 100% of funds going to the family.
- Donations: 100% of funds raised via donations will go to the family.
Race Events
- Race Options: Kids Dash (50 meter), 5K Run, Walk, and Ruck.
- Course: Out and back course starting and ending at the Plainfield American Legion.
- Route: Begins on River Rd, heads south, east on W Easy Street, and more.
- Turnaround Point: Just past W Fraser Rd on Fort Beggs Bike Trail.
After Party
- Location: Plainfield American Legion.
- Activities: Food trucks, full-service bars, raffle baskets, live music, and vendors.
- Inclusions: Registration includes 1 free draft beer, cocktail, or fountain drink.
Packet Pickup
- Location: Plainfield American Legion.
- Details: Dates and times to be announced via Facebook and email.
Additional Information
- Timing: Professional Chip Timing by J3 Timing.
- Awards: Overall and age category recognition pins: first 200 participants receive finisher medals.
- Parking: Carpooling suggested: parking at Plainfield Park Districts grounds or Mather Woods.
Course map
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