3 running, walking, and fun run events in Charleston, Illinois

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Races for all Paces [sarahbush.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 7:50 AM

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  Get out your running shoes and bring the whole family to Races for All Paces on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Stadium. This family-friendly event offers something...

  Get out your running shoes and bring the whole family to Races for All Paces on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Stadium. This family-friendly event offers something for every fitness level, including a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K, 10K, Toddler Trot, and Diaper Dash. Enjoy fun activities for all ages. All 1-Mile, 5K, and 10K participants receive a medal, with age-group awards for the 5K and 10K. Register by May 16, 2026, to guarantee your free T-shirt.

  Please note: Only animals trained to assist the disabled are allowed on EIU campus.

  1 Miles 3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

  Charleston, Illinois, 61920, United States
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• Tour De Charleston [charlestonchamber.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Family Ride 8th, 9th & 10th Street in Charleston, IL.

  3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.

  Timed Rides – Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and...

  Family Ride 8th, 9th & 10th Street in Charleston, IL.

  3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.

  Timed Rides – Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and second place awards for all age divisions.

  Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside.

  Timing chips, and Tour de Charleston towel for all participants.

  Food (Banana) and water stations along race route.

  No gasoline-powered motorized bikes are allowed.

  Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed. E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals.

  Beer Garden (grass area) at Mike & Stan’s with a live band presented by The Chamber: Absent Ground from 12:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)

  Mike & Stan's: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mike%20%26%20stan%27s

  Absent Ground; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094257376325

  Local Restaurants having lunch specials: Juanito's Bar & Grill, Wb's Pub and Grub & Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill.

  Juanito's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091305152616

  WB's Pub and Grill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057104536026

  Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20grill

  Grab a Meal to go and meet us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden with picnic tables. Bring your lawn chairs.

  Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonAreaChamber for other activities in and around our area. Spend the weekend with us in Coles County.

  Refunds will be considered but not promised up until one week before the race.

  Course

  If you would like to view the course routes, you can see them here:

  50 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52452402

  25 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40187827

  12.5 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39947964

  Age groups for awards

  18 and under

  19 to 29

  30 to 39

  40 to 49

  50 to 59

  60 to 69

  70 and over

  Packet Pickup

  Friday, September 26th, at the Charleston Chamber 9 am- 6 pm and

  Saturday, September 27th, in the lobby of City Hall 7 am to 8:30 am

  12.5 Miles 25 Miles 50 Miles

  520 Jackson Ave, Charleston, Illinois, 61920, United States
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