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Date:
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location:
810 S. Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, Illinois
61021
United States
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3.1 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

This is the 26th year anniversary of the Reagan Run. The race will be on July 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. This is a unique 5K race that winds throughout the downtown, into wooded areas, and along the river. It benefits various not-for-profit organizations.

Packet Pick-up:

  • Friday, July 3rd - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dixon YMCA, 110 N. Galena Avenue

  • In-person registration available during packet pick-up

  • Credit card/Debit available on 7/3 and 7/4

Race Day Schedule:

  • 6:30 - 7:30 AM: Race-day registration and check-in.

  • 7:30 AM: Kids Fun Run start

  • 8:00 AM: 5K start

Please - no strollers and no pets in the 5K. Thank you

Awards:

Awards presented after race. Overall winners do not receive age group awards.

  • Unique award to first overall male and female

  • First three places, each division, male and female: 10/under, 11-14, 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+

  • Masters overall for Male and Female

Walkers:

Walkers are welcome and encouraged. For safety reasons, walkers will line up behind the runners.

Official times will be available for persons finishing in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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