Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Registration closes at 5PM Saturday Race Weekend. No registration will be permitted after this time.

Event Distances:

400 yard swim

10 mile bike

5K run

Race Map: Click Here

COURSE MAPS: Please review the course maps before the race. It is your duty to know the course. The run course is marked with signs, cones and chalk. If you do not see a sign, cone or chalk/spray arrow keep going straight. There will also be volunteers on course as well.

Happy 30th Birthday, Run Mahomet!!

Run Mahomet is celebrating thirty years of bringing activity and support to the Mahomet community! Run Mahomet is proud to continue to be a main fundraiser to support Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC)*, a vital non-profit organization providing education, programming, and community to our children. If you're looking for a great race, why not let your registration fees also support a great cause?

Run Mahomet offers USATF Certified Courses for the 5k, 10k, and the ½ Marathon. Chip timing is provided by It’s Race Time, Inc. for in-person runners. The course is primarily flat and considered fast. Virtual options are available for all races. Virtual runners will not be included in official timed results, but times can be submitted for final rankings. Virtual runners may run anytime the week before the in-person race date. Finisher Medals and Shirts will be mailed to all virtual runners. Maps and information: https://mahometyouth.org/run-mahomet/ .

**Half-marathon participants must be 12 years of age or older.

***Families with strollers may participate in the 5K. Please be aware of the varying speed of runners in the finish chute and allow racers to pass.

In-Person Runners - Awards

• 5K - Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in each the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

• 10K - Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in each the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

• Half Marathon - Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in each the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

• Prize money may be available depending on pre-race donations. TBD

• Guaranteed Technical T-shirts for all runners registered by July 20th.

• If you are an overall winner of a race, you will not be included in the age-bracket awards.

Virtual Runners - Submitting Your Result

Beginning August 5th you will be able to submit your time. To submit your virtual time, click on the link below. (Note: link will not work, and you cannot submit a result prior to Aug 5) By your name, click EDIT TIME. You can submit results from Aug 3 - Aug 6. Final results will be available at the same link Aug 7. Note, virtual runners are not eligible for awards.

(Link to be added)

Pickup and Bib/Shirt/Final Instructions:

• Drive-through packet pick up time is from 7am - 7pm in the circle drive at Middletown Prairie, 1301 Bulldog Dr, Mahomet, IL 61853. All local runners are encouraged to pick up their packet on Friday.

• If you are traveling a distance you may pick up your packet on-site race day, Saturday, August 3rd from 5:30 to 6:45 am at Mahomet-Seymour High School, 302 W State St, Mahomet, IL 61853.

• Mailing is an option for an additional fee of $5.00 at the time of sign up for virtual runners

*MAYC is a not-for-profit youth club that services members ages 6-18 and their families. For over 300+ youth each year, they work to improve attendance, grades, behavior, and school engagement. This youth club is vital to the youth of Mahomet and 100% of your additional donation goes to support MAYC and the kids. Any amount donated above your race fee is appreciated and will be put to great use. Thank you for your generosity!

New this year!!!

I have expanded the age groups. I am also going 5 deep for the 8hr run age group awards.

We are keeping the 4 hr run or walk option.

Sticking with start time of 7:00 am

Race shirts t-shirts by Headsweats ($10.00)

Return of the Swagbag

In memory of Scott Hathaway

Limited to 250 participants. There will be NO refunds, deferrals, or transfers of division. No exceptions. READ ALL RULES.

COURSE

The race will again follow the original clockwise direction. This means you will be running or walking Up Watermelon Hill. Yes, that means the return of that aid station. Start and Finish at the Laury Barn (Big Red Barn). The course is a 3.25-mile loop through the park. The course is a mix of grass, gravel, and pavement. There is a full aid station around the halfway point of the course and one on top of Watermelon Hill. Runners can and should have their own aid at the start/finish, including crew support.

Events

PACKET PICK UP

Pick up your race packet in the Laury Barn (Big Red Barn). You will receive a swag bag with your bib, and shirt if ordered, as well as some surprises we are working on.

Canopies can be set up on Friday starting at 2 pm.

• Friday 8/7/2026: 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. preferred packet pick-up time.

• Saturday, 8/8/2026, 6:00 A.M. to 6:30 A.M for 8hr participants.

• Saturday 8/8/2026, 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. for 4hr participants.

Anyone sleeping overnight at the park must check in as a camper and pay the $20 camping fee.

COURSE PREVIEW/ "BABY HOWL 5K"

Friday 8/7/2026: 6:00 P.M.

We will Start a one loop preview of the Howl course for participants and their families/crews. Everyone is welcome! Free event.

RACE

Saturday 8/8/2026: 7:00 A.M.

Howl at the Moon - 8 hr race begins. Starting line near the Red Laury Barn.

Howl at the Moon - 4 hr race begins at 11:00 AM.

You must check in with your assigned scorer (under the tent at the starting line) prior to the start of the race.

RUNNERS:

• PACERS are only allowed for the 8 hr race and only after 11 am. One pacer per loop. Pacers must sign a waiver and wear a bib. No pacers on out and backs.

• Loops are counted by personal scorers for each age division.

• You must check in with your scorer each loop.

• YOUR SCORER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.

• Runners cannot start a loop after 2:30 P.M.

• 1/4 Mile out and back course starts at 2:30 pm. run as many as you can before 3:00pm.

WALKERS:

• PACERS are only allowed for the 8 hr race and only after 11 am. One pacer per loop. Pacers must sign a waiver and wear a bib. No pacers on out and backs.

• Loops are counted by personal scorers.

• You must check in with your scorer each loop.

• YOUR SCORER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.

• Walkers cannot start a loop after 2:15 P.M.

• 1/4 Mile out and back course starts at 2:15 pm walk as many as you can before 3pm

• Walkers must walk at all times. No race-walking.

AWARDS AND AFTER PARTY

8 hr run: Top 3 runners male/female overall . Top 5 runners male/female in each age group. (0-29 ,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over). And

4 hr run: Top 3 runners male/female overall. Top runner male/female in each age group (0-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)

8/4 hr walk: Top 3 walkers male/female overall.

Post race food will be provided for all registered racers. We are working on getting a food truck on site at cost if you need something more to eat or if Family/Friends/Crew are hungry. We cannot guarantee that we can accommodate all food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Overnight Camping

Camping is available on Friday & Saturday. $20.00 fee includes both nights. Fee will be donated to the park. YOU MUST PAY THIS FEE EVEN IF YOU ARE SLEEPING IN A VEHICLE. Camping will be first come first serve and you can pay at online registration or at Friday's packet pick up (cash only). Quiet hours are 9:30pm-5:30am. Canopies can be set up Friday after 2 pm at no charge.

Join us Saturday, August 9th, starting in Downtown Mansfield for a 5K run & walk. Proceeds are to benefit the Mansfield Homecoming celebration happening the following weekend! All ages welcome. The race will begin at 8:00am, starting in front Three Toad Treasures, located on the corner of S. Jefferson & E. Oliver. This will be a chip-timed event with instant and online results.

The registration fee includes a t-shirt. One per registrant. Youth and adult sizes are offered.

Deadline to register for $25 & receive t-shirt is July 28th at 11:59pm CDT. We cannot guarantee extra T shirts for registrations after July 28th. Any extra shirts will be available after the race at the registration area. Registration fee will increase to $32 after July 28th at 11:59pm. Registration will be open until 7:30am on the morning of the race.

Information regarding packet pickup as well as race day parking will be posted here and on the Mansfield Homecoming Facebook page soon.

There will not be paper registration on race day. Please complete your registration online prior to arriving on site.

All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!

The race will Start and Finish at the Fairbury Fairgrounds. Race starts promptly at 8AM

Same day registration begins at 6:45am and ends promptly at 7:30.

Free t-shirt for all who are registered on or before July 30th.

Award Presentation Immediately following the Kid’s Fun Run

Award categories: Overall Male, Overall Female, Men’s and Women’s Divisions: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over.