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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
18332 W Commerical St, Wilmington IL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
60–79°F · some rain risk
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2025
57–83°F
dry
2024
61–87°F
dry
2023
57–71°F
dry
2022
54–64°F
rain
2021
72–87°F
dry
2020
64–73°F
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2019
70–88°F
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2018
58–78°F
dry
2017
56–76°F
dry
2016
57–77°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Location: 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington, IL
- Website: Bully Blitz 5K Run
Purpose
- Fundraiser: The event supports It’s A Pittie Rescue, a local nonprofit.
- Mission: Proceeds go toward rescuing, rehabbing, and rehoming pit bull breeds.
- Education: The event aims to educate about the qualities of pit bulls.
- Note: Participants are asked to leave their pets at home.
Check-In Information
- Time: Check-in from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
- Location: Symerton Tap & Grill.
- Items: Runners and walkers will receive race instructions, Goodie Bags, a chipped race bib, and a Race T-shirt.
- Address: 18332 W Commercial St, Symerton/Wilmington, IL.
Race Details
- Start Time: The race will commence at 2:00 PM.
- Course: The race will be held on the Wauponsee Glacial Trail-Symerton Access.
- Race Format: Competitive wave followed by a fun run wave, with 1-mile walkers starting after the last runner.
- Awards: Competitive runners will be recognized for overall and age group performances.
Registration Deadline
- Guarantee: Must register by September 2nd to be guaranteed a race shirt!
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