3 events in Franklin County, Illinois
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3 events in Franklin County-
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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: [email protected]
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
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Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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 [email protected] or [email protected].
*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.
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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.