5K Your Ways 2026

Description

5K Your Way is a 3.1 mile race. The participant has an option of either running/walking the asphalt trail system or the dirt trail system. All participants will start at a common point and split off onto their chosen course then merge together again at the finish. On the asphalt course there is approximately 200 yards of gravel (part of it uphill) which could be difficult with strollers.

We are dog lovers, but please be respectful to participants that may not feel the same by leaving your pet friends at home during the race.

The dirt trail conditions can be affected by weather. In the case that the dirt trails cannot be used all participants will use the asphalt trails. All proceeds for the race will go to the NOW [Nutrition on Weekends] program (all 4 Crawford County Programs). This program provides meals to at risk children when the school system is not available such as weekends and during the summer.

Prizes for Top Male and Female Dirt Trail Winners, and Top Male and Female Asphalt Trail Winners. Medals for 1st place in each age group. 17 and under 18-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65 and over

Finisher Medal and T shirts for all the children in the Kids Fun Run

Race Schedule:

Friday October 2nd 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - early packet pickup and late registration. Late registration fee will be $30 cash or check only Location : Crawford County Forest Preserve shelter 5886 E. 1050th Ave Robinson Il.62454.

Saturday October 3rd 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - race day packet pickup and late registration. Late registration fee will be $30 cash or check only . Location: Crawford County Forest Preserve Cabin 5886 E. 1050th Ave. Robinson Il. 62454

7:45 a.m. - Pre-race meeting

8:00 a.m. - Kids fun run Race start

8:15 a.m. - 5K race start

10:00 a.m. - Race day awards and prize drawings

Also the race is paired with a couple of local events.

The Heath Harvest Festival located on the square in Robinson Il. features many street vendors with food and crafts for sale and a parade. Check the website for detailed information.

The Wabash Valley Wine and arts Festival located in Palestine Il. features a historic main street loaded with wine, food, and craft vendors. Check the website for detailed information.

Follow all the race details on Facebook {5K Your Way{paved or trail}} So hit the race and then check out the local flavor!

The cutoff date for a guaranteed t-shirt is September 14th.

Online registration will end Sep. 27th

Late registration will be available at early packet pickup on Oct. 2 or race day packet pickup Oct. 3