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Tuesday, November 24th, 2026
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin IL
5K · 1 Mile
36–52°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
45–54°F
rain
2024
38–62°F
dry
2023
37–47°F
dry
2022
43–49°F
rain
2021
39–58°F
dry
2020
42–55°F
dry
2019
32–54°F
dry
2018
43–62°F
dry
2017
36–60°F
dry
2016
40–49°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
36°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join the Du Quoin Run Club under the beautiful Holiday Lights for an evening run/walk at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. As we will soon gather to give thanks and begin the giving season, let’s start with a run, jog, walk, or stroll for a cause. All proceeds to benefit This Able Veteran and Operation 17:2. Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers and age group winners in the competitive 5K run and 5K walk.
https://thisableveteran.org/
https://www.op17two.com/
Register by midnight November 1st for guaranteed t-shirt.
Children 4 and under free. No t-shirt included.
Children 5-12 years old half price for fun run only. T-shirt included.
THIS EVENT IS NOT IN AFFILIATION WITH HOLIDAY LIGHTS OR DU QUOIN TOURISM
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