Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk takes place on September 6, 2026, in Herscher, Illinois, starting at 5:30 PM from 555 N Elm St. The event offers two distances: a 5K race and a 2-mile fun walk, accommodating both runners and walkers. Entry is $18.00. This early evening start works well for athletes looking to complete a race without early-morning travel or those training in the evening hours.
From the Race Organizer
Location: Check-in and start of race will be near the Herscher High School football field, located just south of the intersection of Illinois Route 115 and N. Elm St. All runners and walkers should check in between 4:00 and 5:00. Course Description: Both the 5K and 2 mile Fun Walk take place on Herscher’s streets. The course is flat and mostly shaded. The course will be marked with arrows on the streets. There will be traffic on the streets, so participants need to be careful. Refreshments will be provided after the race. Registration Fee: 5K Race And Fun Walk: Through 3:00PM on Sep. 5: $25 per person. Race day: $25 per person. Bunny Dash: No charge * Kankakee Running Club Members get a $2 discount! Must be registered by 1:00pm on Aug. 24th to be guaranteed a shirt. We do order extras, but no guarantee of size or availability after the cutoff date/time. 5K Age Divisions and Awards: Male and Female: Awards to the first , second and third place finishers in each: Overall / 14 & younger / 15-19 / 20-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70-74 / 75 & older. NEW THIS YEAR: SPECIAL FINISHER MEDAL TO THE FIRST 150 FINISHERS, RUNNERS OR WALKERS. Fun Walk Awards: 2 mile non-competitive Fun Walk with an award to the first 10 finishers. NOTE: If you enter as a walker, you must WALK ONLY. NO RUNNING AT ALL. NO SPRINTING TO THE FINISH LINE. Bunny Dash: The Bunny Dash for kids 7 and under will be on the track and will start immediately after the completion of the 5K/Fun Walk. No registration is needed. They will be called down to the track after the race. There will be prize bags. Other Information: Race finishes near Herscher High School football field. Police traffic control during the race at major intersections, but participants need to be watchful for traffic throughout the course. Awards presented at the football field after the race. Race Director: Kankakee River Running Club KRRCLUB@GMAIL.COM Race Results: Computerized finish line results by Dave Bohlke and sponsored by The State Bank of Herscher. Race results may be viewed at KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com and Herscher.net Have Fun!: Visit Herscher’s Annual Labor Day dance in the beer tent after the race and enjoy many other fun activities! A day-long celebration begins on Monday, with Herscher’s Labor Day Parade starting at 10:30 AM. Use your bib number after the race to get one free beer at the beer tent and/or get $1 off at the Oberweiss Ice Cream stand.
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When is Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Herscher, IL?
Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Herscher, IL takes place on September 6, 2026. The race is held in Herscher, Illinois.
Where is Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Herscher, IL held?
Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Herscher, IL is held at 555 N Elm St in Herscher, Illinois.
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