Musgrove Park, Olney IL
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The 11th Annual Father Jerry 5K will take place on Saturday, August 16th at Musgrove Park. The 5K race start is 8 AM and the Fun Run will follow. Over the years, the FJ5K has become one of the largest 5K races in Southeastern Illinois with 200-300 participants each year. Our goal is to fill Musgrove Park with runners, walkers, and first time fun runners once again.
🎽 Participant Benefits
- Unique T-shirt: A one-of-a-kind 2025 FJ5K t-shirt
- Chip Timing: A race bib with chip timing (for 5K runners)
- Awards: Post race awards for overall and age group
- Finisher's Medal: Finisher's medal (for Fun Run participants)
Post race snacks and drinks will also be provided.
📅 Registration Information
- T-shirt Cutoff: The guaranteed t-shirt cutoff date is July 27th at 11:59 PM. Please be registered by this date to guarantee you will receive a race shirt!
- Free for Youth: The first 125 Richland County youth registrants are FREE!
- Early Bird Registration: Prices go up after Sunday, July 27th. Get registered early and save!
❤️ In Memory
“We do this to remember his energy, enthusiasm, strength, & love for being active. May his example lead us to keep moving, doing good deeds for others, living the faithful good life, and always...walking or running...humbly.” In loving memory of Father Jerome Wirth 1941-2013.
🔗 More Information
For more details, visit the [official race page](https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Olney/2023FatherJerry5K?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).
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