2 events in Ogle County, Illinois

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 [email protected] 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.

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