651 S Morgan St., Virginia IL
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
🏃♂️ Registration and Packet Pickup
- Race Start: 8:00 am.
- Packet Pickup: Registration begins at 7:00 am with the table at the Virginia High School entrance. Online registration will be closed at this time.
- Parking: Available in the Virginia School lots or near the ball diamonds.
🎉 General Information
- Event: Redbird Run is a fun 5K run and walk hosted during the Virginia, IL BBQ.
- Festival: The Virginia BBQ is a small town festival featuring a pageant, vendors, parade, carnival rides, and tons of entertainment from June 6-8.
- Hosted By: The Virginia Cross Country Team, consisting of fifth - twelfth graders from Virginia and Triopia schools.
- Purpose: Proceeds go towards celebrating student success, new uniforms, and equipment.
📧 Race Contact Information
- Contact: For any questions about this race, please reach the race director at abigailclink@gmail.com.
🏞️ In Person Race Information
- Location: Race begins and ends near Virginia School.
- Route: The route will take you by the Virginia BBQ Square, Cass County Fair Grounds, Rexroat Prairie, Virginia Park, offering views of the wonderful city of Virginia.
🏆 Prizes
Awards will be given to the top male and female runners in each category:
- Overall
- 14 & Under
- 15-24
- 25-44
- 45-64
- 65+
🔗 More Information
For further details, visit the race page: Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run.
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