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  • Hearts Desire 6-Hour Endurance Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 02, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    At Herrin, IL Sports Complex located on Bandyville Road

    Registration/Check-In: 6:00 am - 7:00 am

    Race hours: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

    The start/finish will be located on the south side of the complex

    Loop...

    At Herrin, IL Sports Complex located on Bandyville Road

    Registration/Check-In: 6:00 am - 7:00 am

    Race hours: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

    The start/finish will be located on the south side of the complex

    Loop course is relatively flat, paved pedestrian trail 1.3-miles long

    Runners completing the most loops in six hours will earn awards.

    Awards will be given to the top three overall and to the top three in the following age groups for both genders:

    19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

    All participants will receive a Hearts Desire t-shirt

    Drinks, soup, and snacks will be available at the HQ tent near the start

    For additional information contact:

    Chris Bickers 618-521-6499

    24 km from Benton
    13987 Bandyville Rd, Herrin, Illinois, 62948, United States
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  • Old King Coal 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

    Shelter south of Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park

    •Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am

    EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)...

    Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

    Shelter south of Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park

    •Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am

    EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)

    INCLUDES T-SHIRT (T-shirts 2XL and larger are special orders, please

    add $5.00 per T-shirt)

    • Per Runner: $25.00

    REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 15, 2025

    • Per Runner: $25.00

    • T-Shirt not guaranteed and not guaranteed in requested shirt size

    Chip Timing by: To The Finish Line, LLC

    All proceeds to benefit

    Coal Miners Room (Mines and Minerals)

    Frankfort Area Historical Museum

    West Frankfort, IL

    Events & Awards

    •3 Events: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk

    •Overall awards to Top Male and Female in 5K events

    •Awards to Top 2 Males and Females in 5K age divisions:

    1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&over

    •T-Shirts guaranteed to all paid entrants registered by April 15

    More Information

    •Theresa Renik 618/218-2159

    •Email: trenik917@gmail.com

    Location

    •Race starts and ends at Frankfort Community Park

    •1100 E. Cleveland, West Frankfort, IL

    from I-57, take exit 65, and turn east on IL-149/Main St. Watch for sign on East Main St.

    SPONSORSHIPS: One free t-shirt will be given for each $50.00 sponsorship

    • Businesses $50 - logo or name on back of t-shirt

    • Individuals $50 - honor/in memory of a coal miner(s) or someone in

    the coal-mining industry. Name(s) will be listed on the back of the

    t-shirt

    • $500.00 - Name/logo will be listed on top of the back of t-shirt in

    large bold font

    11.2 km from Benton
    1100 E Cleveland, Franklin County, Illinois, 62896, United States
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    1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  • Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Rend Lake College presents the first annual Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run. The race will be followed by a Wellness Festival in the Event Center featuring guest speakers, yoga, and a vendor market.

    5K...

    Rend Lake College presents the first annual Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run. The race will be followed by a Wellness Festival in the Event Center featuring guest speakers, yoga, and a vendor market.

    5K Information:

    Cost: Adults = $25

    Children 10yrs & under = Free

    Awards: Medals for top 3 finishers in each age group.

    Age groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

    Order of Events:

    7:30am - Registration & check-in

    8:30am - 5K race begins

    Sign-up:

    Online: Here at runsignup.com/race/il/ina/lapthelake5kfunrun

    In-person: At the Rend Lake College Student Center, room 204

    Mail registration form to: Rend Lake College, Community Education Office, 468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL 62846

    Additional Information:

    Contact Rend Lake College by calling (618) 437-5321 ext. 1714 or emailing lossc@rlc.edu or commcorped@rlc.edu.

    *Registration for the 2026 Lap the Lake 5K must be received by 4/10/26 to guarantee a t-shirt.

    *Event subject to cancellation pending unsafe weather conditions.

    11.4 km from Benton
    468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy., Franklin County, Illinois, 62846, United States
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    5k Fun Run Run

  • Hardin Co. SuperHero Save the Day 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    This is 5k Run/Walk to benefit the Lindsay Pennell "Reach for the Stars" Memorial Scholarship.

    This race starts and ends at the Hardin County K-12 school.

    The theme of the Race is SuperHero, so any costumes are welcomed and completely optional.

    Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for students.

    Registration will begin at 8 am.

    Race starts at 9 am.

    15.9 km from Benton
    4 School Rd, Franklin County, Illinois, 62931, United States
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    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  • HerrinFesta Road Races [runsignup.com]

    Mon, May 25, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Description

    The Herrinfesta Road Races has a long history of families and friends coming together on Memorial Day to have fun, to suffer in the heat for a few miles. If you have never ran it before then you...

    The Herrinfesta Road Races has a long history of families and friends coming together on Memorial Day to have fun, to suffer in the heat for a few miles. If you have never ran it before then you should come join us for a really fun time. With one of the fastest courses around, runners can come to Herrin and shoot for a new PR. This is a family friendly event with a few race options. The 10k run, the 5K walk, the Park Avenue Mile, and the kids mile. Ambitious runners can even sign up for both the 10k and the mile.

    24.5 km from Benton
    101 South 16th, Herrin, Illinois, 62948, United States
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    1 Miles 3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles Run Walk

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