Events in Franklin County, Illinois | 2026-2027

Old King Coal 5K [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

Shelter south of Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park

•Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)...

Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

Shelter south of Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park

•Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)

INCLUDES T-SHIRT (T-shirts 2XL and larger are special orders, please

add $5.00 per T-shirt)

• Per Runner: $25.00

REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 15, 2025

• Per Runner: $25.00

• T-Shirt not guaranteed and not guaranteed in requested shirt size

Chip Timing by: To The Finish Line, LLC

All proceeds to benefit

Coal Miners Room (Mines and Minerals)

Frankfort Area Historical Museum

West Frankfort, IL

Events & Awards

•3 Events: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk

•Overall awards to Top Male and Female in 5K events

•Awards to Top 2 Males and Females in 5K age divisions:

1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&over

•T-Shirts guaranteed to all paid entrants registered by April 15

More Information

•Theresa Renik 618/218-2159

•Email: trenik917@gmail.com

Location

•Race starts and ends at Frankfort Community Park

•1100 E. Cleveland, West Frankfort, IL

from I-57, take exit 65, and turn east on IL-149/Main St. Watch for sign on East Main St.

SPONSORSHIPS: One free t-shirt will be given for each $50.00 sponsorship

• Businesses $50 - logo or name on back of t-shirt

• Individuals $50 - honor/in memory of a coal miner(s) or someone in

the coal-mining industry. Name(s) will be listed on the back of the

t-shirt

• $500.00 - Name/logo will be listed on top of the back of t-shirt in

large bold font

1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

1100 E Cleveland, Franklin County, Illinois, 62896, United States
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Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Description

Rend Lake College presents the first annual Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run. The race will be followed by a Wellness Festival in the Event Center featuring guest speakers, yoga, and a vendor market.

5K...

Rend Lake College presents the first annual Lap the Lake 5K & Fun Run. The race will be followed by a Wellness Festival in the Event Center featuring guest speakers, yoga, and a vendor market.

5K Information:

Cost: Adults = $25

Children 10yrs & under = Free

Awards: Medals for top 3 finishers in each age group.

Age groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Order of Events:

7:30am - Registration & check-in

8:30am - 5K race begins

Sign-up:

Online: Here at runsignup.com/race/il/ina/lapthelake5kfunrun

In-person: At the Rend Lake College Student Center, room 204

Mail registration form to: Rend Lake College, Community Education Office, 468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL 62846

Additional Information:

Contact Rend Lake College by calling (618) 437-5321 ext. 1714 or emailing lossc@rlc.edu or commcorped@rlc.edu.

*Registration for the 2026 Lap the Lake 5K must be received by 4/10/26 to guarantee a t-shirt.

*Event subject to cancellation pending unsafe weather conditions.

5k Fun Run Run

468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy., Franklin County, Illinois, 62846, United States
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Hardin Co. SuperHero Save the Day 5K [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

This is 5k Run/Walk to benefit the Lindsay Pennell "Reach for the Stars" Memorial Scholarship.

This race starts and ends at the Hardin County K-12 school.

The theme of the Race is SuperHero, so any costumes are welcomed and completely optional.

Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for students.

Registration will begin at 8 am.

Race starts at 9 am.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

4 School Rd, Franklin County, Illinois, 62931, United States
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3 events in Franklin County, Illinois

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