Underground Railroad 5k 2026 — Princeton, IL

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Princeton, IL
Venue
837 Park Ave west
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $30.00
Events
5k Run/Walk, 5k Kiddy Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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33rd Annual Underground Railroad 5k Saturday, September 12, 2026 Race Day Schedule: 7:00am Registration and Packet Pick-up 8:00am Kiddie Fun Run Starts 8:30am 5k Race Starts CERTIFIED COURSE IL25042NM: Begins and ends at the Bureau County Metro Center ENTRY FEE $25 8/6 & Before $30 8/7 & After $300 Corporate Team (up to 20 participants) Kiddy Fun Run FREE!!! T-shirts Guaranteed to all pre-registered participants. Available to Day-of registrants, while supplies last! Starved Rock Runners Club Circuit Race AWARDS: Overall Male & Female Top Princeton Male & Female Male & Female Age Divisions (Top 3 in each division): 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE: I-80 to Exit 56. Head South onto Main St. Take a right at Peru St., Left at Anderson St., Right at Park Ave. Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Ave. West, Princeton, IL 61356 Questions? Please contact Brett Renner, Race Director (815) 876-0721

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Underground Railroad 5k 2026 — Princeton, IL?

Underground Railroad 5k 2026 — Princeton, IL takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Princeton, Illinois.

Where is Underground Railroad 5k 2026 — Princeton, IL held?

Underground Railroad 5k 2026 — Princeton, IL is held at 837 Park Ave west in Princeton, Illinois.

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