Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Race the Countryside 10k!

In person Countryside 10k:

• Registration: online registration only and closes Saturday June 6th 7:15 a.m.

• Course: start/finish at Witt Park, Sidney. Once runners leave the park they will be on country roads. There will be volunteers at most intersections and arrows on pavement. Each runner is encouraged to run on the left side of the road and must be aware of cars. There may be loose gravel or potholes. Please use caution.

• Bib pick-up will be at Body n’ Sole (1317 N Dunlap St, Savoy) on Friday, June 5th from 4 to 6 pm, and race morning from 6:45 to 7:15 am.

• Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, overall male/female masters winners, and to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

• Post-race giveaways: Must be present to win.

• Included in your registration

• Sidney Dairy Barn ice cream sandwich (in person on race day only)

• We can't have a successful race without volunteers. Please consider volunteering. Click the volunteer link in the above menu.

Stop, drop, and RUN!

Welcome to the 3nd annual Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5K race! Grab your friends and family to run or walk the local Carle at the Fields trail! This is a chip timed 3.1mi route that winds through the distinctive Southwest Champaign area including many local businesses, parks, and of course, fire station.

This local race seeks to support the Champaign Firefighters Benevolent Fund, which was created in 2022 as a new charitable organization. The mission of the Champaign Firefighters Benevolent Fund is to honor the sacrifice of the family members of our fallen brothers and sisters; to support active and retired Local 1260 members and their families; to support other firefighters and their families in Illinois and beyond; and, to provide financial support to community members and/or groups locally.

This is a flat, paved path.

Participants who register before May 31st will receive a official race t-shirt!

Free parking in the Health Alliance parking lot is available!

Shirts and Bibs may be picked up the morning of the race near start/finish line.

New for 2026, this year will be chip timed!

Join us in celebrating the life and memory of Corey S. Thompsen – a beloved husband, family member, friend, and Illinois State Trooper who passed away in the line of duty at 28 years old. Corey was an avid runner, earning his varsity letter in cross country and track all four years at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. He competed for both Western Illinois University and Danville Area Community College.

The Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k will be a fitting event to carry on Corey's love of running and community. You're invited to Woodard Family Park for the race, touch-a-truck, face painting, food trucks, 50/50 drawing, and raffles. Proceeds and donations will go to the Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial Fund, which will help support local charitable projects and scholarships in Corey's name.

Kids Fun Run Includes:

• A one-lap, marked course of approximately a half mile

• Finisher medal

5k Registration Includes:

• Chip timing

• Finisher medal

• Race shirt (guaranteed for those who register by May 20)

• Awards to overall winners, top male and female first responder, and top three finishers in each age group

Register by May 20 to guarantee a shirt with your 5k entry.

Packet Pick-Up

Race packets will be available for pick-up at the Woodard Family Park Pavilion Friday, June 12 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 13 (race day) from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Awards

Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the 5k, around 6:15 p.m., to the overall male and female, top male and female first responder, and top three finishers by age group.

Age groups for male and female are:

• 14 and under

• 15-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60+

Thank you to Body n' Sole for generously awarding running shoes to the first place overall male and female finishers.

Race Route & Timing

See below for maps of the 5k route. Thank you to Second Wind Race Timing for their services at this event.

28th Annual Lake Mingo Trail Run Est. 1999

Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.

IMPORTANT RACE DAY CHANGE!!!!!

Race Director: Joe Kelly

Co Race Director: Stephen Darling

From the RD: This race is special and each year we mix it up by changing directions. On Odd years the course is clockwise and On Even years the course is counterclockwise. So make sure you train accordingly.

Grand Slam Event #3: An awesome award will be presented to everyone who finishes these great Kennekuk Events in 2025. Siberian Express, Mountain Goat, Lake Mingo Trail Run, and Wild Wild Wilderness. Awards will be presented at the Wild Wild Wilderness race.

Location: Kennekuk Cove County Park. Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park. Address is: 22296-A Henning Road Danville, IL 61834

Course Mingo Trail: The course is 90% trail with 7% grassland and 3% rock & asphalt. There are numerous hills, 9 bridges and marshlands. This 7.1 mile course goes around Lake Mingo and you go across the earth dam. It is deep woods and you may see deer, wild turkeys, geese, wood ducks, snakes and giant blue Heron. Depending on the weather, you may get wet and muddy. Or you might be hot as heck and needing to visit that hydration station halfway around the lake. If a storm washes out one of the bridges... there may be a creek crossing. How fun would that be?

Aid Stations: There is one aid station halfway through the course. The hydration station will have water, various beverages and limited snacks.

Online Registration Dates: Open until June 4, 2026

Race Day Registration: Available from 8:00 to 8:45 and the cost is $45. Cash or checks may be made payable to KRR. Race day registration does not include the shirt.

T-shirt Cutoff Date: TBD– You must register online by this date to order a shirt/sweatshirt. There may be a small selection of shirts available for purchase at a cost of $20. Limited shirts may be available at the after party but there are no guarantees.

Packet Pickup: Packet will include your shirt, bib and pins and can be picked up on race day from 8:00 to 8:45

Time Limit: No time limit

Finisher Medals: will be presented to the first 150 runners as you cross the finish line.

Age Group Awards: TBD

Regulations: No bandits, radios, strollers, or dogs allowed. No shirts or awards will be mailed. No refunds or bib transfers. You must be present to win any drawings at the post race party.

Special Thanks: Please join us in thanking the Kennekuk County Park Staff, all of our dedicated volunteers, and loyal sponsors.

Post Race Party: Immediately following the race, the party will be at the Hideaway Shelter. Kennekuk will have pulled pork and pulled chicken with chips and old style keg beer

Camping: Nearby Kickapoo State Park has two major campgrounds for tent and trailer camping with 184 sites. About half of the sites have electrical hookups. Two shower buildings and a sanitary dump station are available. A limited number of walk in sites are available for primitive campers, but several campsites can be reserved by writing the site or by applying in person. For more information go to: https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.kickapoo.html or call 217-442-4915