Illinois · Saturday, November 15, 2025
The Billy Holstine Royal Jaunt is a 5k and running event held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Run the Rails - Elburn, IL
Presented by Elburn Parks Commission
4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN
Run the Rails is a fun race experience benefiting the Elburn Parks Commission on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.
We will host a 1-mile fun run/walk, a 4-mile run and a 7-mile run. All races start and finish at Prairie Park (3rd and North Street near the library), Elburn, IL.
Unique to our event is a 1 mile fun run, 4 mile run and 7 mile run. Courses cross the Union Pacific West rail line via the Anderson Road bridge, offering a stunning view of Elburn and the surrounding countryside.
IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE A TANK TOP AT PACKET PICKUP - YOU MUST REGISTER BY AUGUST 11 AND CHOOSE THE OPTION.
Racerbacks/Tanks for 2026 are below. Register by August 11th to guarantee one.
We are always looking for sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the race click here.
Run the Rails - Elburn, IL
2026 Sponsorship
Presented by Elburn Parks Commission
4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN
Running the Rails is not just a great way to stay active, but also a wonderful opportunity to advertise your business!
We offer many different opportunities for businesses to sponsor our event while also getting their image out in the community including banners that line our start and finish areas, our race T-Shirts, and even filling up to 1/3 of the race course with your business name and logo.
If you would like to send a check instead please see form here. Checks should be written to the Village of Elburn and in the memo sponsorship funds for the Run the Rails race.
DeKalb Corn Classic 10K & 5K
We are looking forward to September 28, 2025!
Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU's campus and Huskie Stadium and ending in Van Buer Plaza with a Post Race Celebration! On Course Entertainment includes the Huskie Marching Band, NIU Jazz Band and Steelband!
Our roots run strong and we look forward to gathering for the 45th DeKalb Corn Classic!
Running Forward Together – Always.
#DeKalbCornClassic #RunForwardTogether
The soft path, with its twist and turns, ups and downs, makes for a great natural run whether the weather makes it a muddy mess or a fragrant wildflower filled dash. Runners are bib-timed and sent in every few minutes. Each race features a different course and different piece of the medal. Attend each of the four runs in the series and complete the 2026 medal! Each run features different seasonal swag. There are no refunds for athletic events. Register by Thursday, October 8 to guarantee your seasonal swag.
Registration Fees:
Fall Trail Run:
$35 through October 8
$40 October 9 - October 16
Since 1985, celebrate Fall with a scenic 10K run down the Fox River and through beautiful downtown Oswego! The chip-timed course begins and ends at Fox Chase Elementary School. Volunteers provide three water stations on the course. Runners registered by 10/29 are guaranteed a hooded sweatshirt. Athletes are invited to enjoy Gobbler Hobbler's famous complimentary walking pancakes after the run. There are no refunds for athletic events.
Gobbler Hobbler 10K
$36 through July 31
$41 August 1 - September 7
$46 September 8 - October 29
$51 October 30 - November 7
Hooded sweatshirts guaranteed if registered by 10/29
After 10/29, hooded sweatshirts available as supplies last
Hooded sweatshirts guaranteed if registered by 10/29
After 10/29, hooded sweatshirts available as supplies last
Mashed Potato Mile
$31 through October 29
$36 October 30 - November 7
Hooded sweatshirts guaranteed if registered by 10/29
After 10/29, hooded sweatshirts available as supplies last
Hooded sweatshirts guaranteed if registered by 10/29
After 10/29, hooded sweatshirts available as supplies last