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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
101 W. North St., Dwight IL
5K
61–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–85°F
dry
2024
63–87°F
dry
2023
56–76°F
rain
2022
66–81°F
rain
2021
65–88°F
dry
2020
43–65°F
dry
2019
62–86°F
dry
2018
65–87°F
dry
2017
64–79°F
rain
2016
59–84°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Come join us for our annual Dwight Harvest Day 5k! Taking place during Dwight's weekend long Harvest Days Festival, there's sure to be something fun for everyone! For more information please visit dwightharvestdays.com.
Date & Registration Info
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Start time: 8:30 am
- Day of Registration: NO DAY OF REGISTRATION OFFERED
- Fees: $30 for 5K received by 9-4-26 (5K registrants will receive an official time), $25 for 3K received by 9-4-26 (3K registrants will NOT receive an official time or medal)
- T-shirts: Only guaranteed if registered by 9-4-26
- Medals: The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up available between 7:00 - 8:15 am the day of the race at the North Pavilion of Renfrew Park or the night before at clock park downtown Dwight from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Awards
- Finisher Medals: The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal
- Top Finisher: Male top finisher (slider to put on medal)
- Top Finisher: Female top finisher (slider to put on medal)
- Resident Awards: Male and female Dwight resident top finishers (slider to put on medal)
- Age Groups: Age groups both male and female (3 deep will receive a slider to put on medal): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & above
Race Course
- Timing: Chip timed (5K only)
- Course Type: The course is flat and fast utilizing residential streets with police traffic control.
- Course Markings: It is well marked with signs and painted streets.
- Splits & Water: Accurate splits at 1 and 2 miles with water available.
- Facilities: Restrooms available.
- Certification: USA Track and Field Certification
The Goodies
- T-shirt: All participants registered by 9-4-26 will receive a Harvest Days 5K t-shirt
- Finisher Medals: The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal
- Post Race: Refreshments provided
More Information
For additional details, please visit our registration page: Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run.
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