2 events in Ogle County, Illinois

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it. [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Byron Racks 5K & 10K is a family-friendly community race welcoming runners, walkers, and ruckers of all abilities. Whether you’re chasing a PR, enjoying a fun walk with friends, or carrying weight...

  Byron Racks 5K & 10K is a family-friendly community race welcoming runners, walkers, and ruckers of all abilities. Whether you’re chasing a PR, enjoying a fun walk with friends, or carrying weight for an extra challenge, this event is about movement, community, and hometown pride.

  Divisions: 5K Run/Walk • 10K Run/Walk • 5K Ruck • 10K Ruck

  Course: Same course for run/walk and ruck divisions

  Timing: All participants will be timed.

  Important: Ruck participants must carry required weight for the full distance and post-check is not required—weight will be verified before the start.

  Awards will be as follows: 5K & 10K - Overall male and female winners. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd for male and female age categories: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & over. *Ruck awards will be separate with same layout as the runs.

  Please contact the Byron Chamber of Commerce at office@byronchamber.com or (815) 234-5500 with any questions or comments. The event will be held Saturday May 02, 2026. Registration and check-in begin at 7:00 a.m. and run/walk start time is 8:00 a.m. Registration, check-in, start, and finish will be located in the Byron City Hall Parking Lot, 232 W 2nd Street, Byron, IL 61010.

  *Must register by April 13th to guarantee a Byron Rocks t-shirt.

  A Special Thank you to Racing Expectations who will be our timer for this years event.

  3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k Run Walk

  Ogle County, Illinois, 61010, United States
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• Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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  Join us at Mullarkey’s for another stop on the Spirits Run • Illinois Adventure Series — a statewide challenge to complete a 5K in all 102 counties. This untimed, community‑focused run starts and...

  Join us at Mullarkey’s for another stop on the Spirits Run • Illinois Adventure Series — a statewide challenge to complete a 5K in all 102 counties. This untimed, community‑focused run starts and ends at Mullarkey’s, with a simple, sidewalk‑safe route and a fun, celebratory finish back at the pub.

  Whether you’re collecting county stamps, enjoying a morning run with friends, or just here for the post‑race drink, this event brings the perfect mix of movement, community, and good spirits.

  What You Get

  Spirits Run collectible shirt

  County‑specific finisher medal

  Mullarkey’s‑branded runner cup

  Your official ogle county stamp

  Post‑run drink and celebration at Mullarkey’s

  5k Run Walk

  12 W. Main Street, Ogle County, Illinois, 61054, United States
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