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When
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Where
Village Green Park, Plainfield IL
Distances
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Typical weather
58–75°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
60–83°F
dry
2024
63–70°F
dry
2023
60–71°F
rain
2022
45–59°F
dry
2021
63–85°F
dry
2020
58–77°F
dry
2019
59–73°F
rain
2018
46–68°F
dry
2017
60–74°F
dry
2016
55–69°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 28th Annual Harvest 5k-10k run/walk & Kids Miler
- Date: September 27, 2026
- Location: Village Green Park, Plainfield, IL
- Participants: Averaged around 800 to 900 people each year
Community Impact
- Proceeds: Donated back to Plainfield and surrounding communities
- Total Donations: Over $400,000.00 donated in the race’s history
- Event: Annual Give Back Luncheon in November
- Contribution: Thank you for being a part of something great!
Family Event
- Inclusivity: Great for families supporting runners or participating as sponsors
- Encouragement: Everyone is welcome to join the fun!
Race Times
- Location: 24121 Chicago Street, Village Green Park
- Kids Miler: 8:30 AM
- 5k & 10K: 9:15 AM (Note: 10k participants must complete in 1 hour 15 minutes)
Packet Pick Up
- Location: DNA Active Lifestyle Outfitters, 24210 Lockport Street, Plainfield
- Friday: September 25th, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday: September 26th, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Race Registration at Race Grounds
Race Day Schedule
- Start and Finish Location: Village Green Park - start line corner of Fox River and Ottawa Streets
- Parking: Street parking to the east and north of Village Green Park
- Race Day Timeline:
- 7:00 to 8:45 AM - Bib pick up in Village Green Park
- 8:15 AM - Kidz Miler registration closes
- 8:30 AM - Kidz Miler begins
- 9:00 AM - 5K/10K registration closes
- 9:15 AM - 5K/10K race begins
- 10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
- 10:30 AM - Streets open to the public
- 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM - Sweatshirt and packet pick up at DNA
- 10:30 AM - Post race party at Sovereign
- Results: Posted at the race, texted to your cell (if provided), or available online at plainfieldharvest5k.com
Post Race Party
- Venue: Join us at Sovereign in downtown Plainfield
- Address: 24216 Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
- Offer: Free beverage and food item for participants (until supplies last)
- Celebration: Come and celebrate your success with family and friends!
Thank You to Our Race Committee
- Paul Jackson
- Cathy Crawford
- Tasha Marsaglia
- Tracey Lane
- Shelly Interial
- Cristina Zammaron
- Lisa Behounek
- Maggie Kuhn
- Michaela Gallaher
- Stephen Blount
Registration Link
- Sign Up: Register here
Course map
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