Jackson County / Murphysboro Relay for Life 5k

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• Jul

  18

  Sat
  Cross Country Sundown Showdown

  120 N Greenbriar Rd, Carterville, Illinois, 62918, United States
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  Distance: 21.1 km from Murphysboro

  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM

  The 2nd Annual Cross Country Sundown Showdown

  July 17, 2026

  REGISTRATION AND BIB PICKUP

  Carterville Community Center, 120 N Greebriar Rd, Carterville

  Friday, July 17, 2026 5:30 PM

  Shirt Deadline July 5, 2026

  Race start and finish behind the Carterville Community Center

  Join us for the first Sundown Showdown. Race start and finish behind the Carterville Community Center. This event resembles a high school-style cross country meet, using standard scoring and a 5K course. This is a team event, with 3-5 runners per team. (3 scoring runners per team) If you don't have a team or enough people to make an entire team, we will help you on race day to put a team together. You can run the race solo, if you prefer. You can expect mostly grass with a little gravel and paved path in the mix.

  Awards for the top 20 female and male runners as well as top team in each division (Male, Female, and Mixed).

  Team scores are calculated by adding up the finishing positions of the top five runners on each team. Each runner earns points based on their finishing place (1 point for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, and so on). The total points for the team's top three runners are summed, and the team with the lowest total score wins.

  Race Markings

  Race will be marked with the following paint

  Mile 1 - Red

  Mile 2 - White

  Mile 3 - Blue

  There will be a lead vehicle to guide the runners through the course.

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• Sep

  19

  Sat
  For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

  1010 N. Glenview Drive, Carbondale, Illinois, 62901, United States
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  Distance: 9.5 km from Murphysboro

  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  The 13th For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K is back! This year's Superhero 5K will be a hybrid race - you can join us at the starting line on Saturday, September 20, at 9am at Turley Park (1010 N. Glenview Dr, Carbondale, IL) or run/walk anywhere in the universe!

  Superheroes save lives, which is exactly what you do when you participate in this race. All proceeds support, educate, and empower children, orphans, students, and families with the basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education in Bangladesh, The Gambia, and Southern Illinois. Be a true Superhero, and fundraise for the kids here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/48922/BecomeFundraiser

  Save the Kids! Raise $350+ to provide basic needs & education for kids and you'll receive an FKSI Carhartt backpack!

  Pre-Register by Thursday, Sept. 4th to guarantee your t-shirt; Adults $25, Kids $15 (17 & under)

  Race packet pick-up: Friday, Sept 19, 5-6pm at Turley Park in Carbondale, IL OR shipping available

  Day of Registration opens at 8:00am; t-shirts available while supplies last

  Win Prizes for Most Money Raised, Fastest Times, Best Superhero Costumes, and more

  Win Race Awards for 1st and 2nd place in each 5-year age category (in-person only); 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-99

  Run/Walk the certified Superhero 5K course in-person on Sept. 20 with chip timing by To The Finish OR run/walk your 5K anywhere in the galaxy and log results on the race website

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• Feb

  13

  Sat
  Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon

  600 N. Airport Rd, Jackson County, Illinois, 62966, United States
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  Distance: 7.1 km from Murphysboro

  Sat, Feb 13, 2027 at 7:00 AM

  Please note we are proud to be a cupless event! Cups will NOT be available at aid stations; instead, we will have volunteers with water pitchers to easily fill your bottles.

  Join us for the 21th running of our half marathon at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro.

  All finishers receive a custom Finishers Medal!

  Top 3 overall male and female receive special awards. Age group awards for both male and female are 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. **Placings will be based off gun time.

  Registration should be submitted by January 28th to receive a Hooded Sweatshirt!!! Hoodies not picked up by the end of the race will not be held.

  *See EVENT INFO for more information on the Fly with the Eagles Virtual Half Marathon

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