6 running, walking, criterium, and other events in Plainfield, Illinois
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Plainfield
6 events in Plainfield-
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 at 10:00 AMSee full details
This year we are raising funds for a fallen Marine Veteran's Widow and newborn child of Cpl Cole Bircher. Portion of each registration will go to the family. We also have 2 events to raise additional funds for the family. We will have a "Bike Coral" Motorcycles lining the start/ finish line, 100% of those funds will go to the family, and we will have a mechanical bull riding competition 5 bucks to ride, 10 to compete for best time. Lastly 100% of funds raised via Donations will go to the family.
We will have a kids Dash ( 50 meter dash), 5K Run, Walk and Ruck.
This is an out and back course starting at and ending at the Plainfield American Legion.
Route Race will begin on River Rd at the West entrance of Plainfield American Legion. From there head south, turn (L) East on W Easy Street, North ( L) on Leawood Dr, East (R) on Brittany St, North (L) on Renwick Park Dr, East onto Fort Beggs Bike Trail to turn around point just past W Fraser Rd and back at start/ finish.
After party will be at Plainfield American Legion. We will have food trucks, 2 full service bars, raffle baskets, live band, vendors to name a few. Your registration will include, 1 free draft beer, 1 cocktail or 1 free fountain drinks.
Packet Pick up will be at Plainfield American Legion. ( pick up dates/times to be announced via Facebook and Email)
Professional Chip Timing by J3 Timing, Awards will be overall and age category recognition pins and 1st 200 participants will receive a finisher medals
Parking, Carpooling is suggested, Parking will be available at Plainfield Park Districts grounds located at 24550 West Renwick Road
Plainfield, and at Mather Woods 25032 West Renwick Rd, Plainfield.
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Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 12:30 PMSee full details
Join us for the Annual Plainfield PaddyDay 1 Miler taking place in Historic Downtown Plainfield. The event will start in the intersection of Des Plaines St and Lockport St (directly in the center of Downtown Plainfield).
Packet Pick Up will be held at DNA 24210 W Lockport St. Friday from 4-7 pm Saturday 10-5 and Sunday from 11-12.
All runners will have 20 minutes to complete the 1-mile course. Any participants still on the course after 20 minutes will be asked to move to the sidewalk to finish the race in order to accommodate the parade start. Stick around after the run to watch the parade!!
Awards will take place promptly after the last finisher crosses the line, and will take place inside of DNA located at 24210 W Lockport St.
Awards will be handed out as follows:
Top 5 overall male and female
Top 5 overall masters male and female
Top 5 overall youth 12 and under male and female.
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Come and join the Plainfield Twisters for our opening weekend event! We're starting the day with bib pick up at 8am and starting the run at 9am. During the event we will raffle off baskets as well as holding a 50/50 raffle. Half of the proceeds will go to our 12u Twister team to support them during the spring season and the other half will be donated to the Plainfield Athletic Clubs Angels division. Angels baseball is a team designed for special needs children between the ages of 5-18.
Afterwards the Twisters will be hosting a round robin where they will play against 3 other teams! There will be food, prizes, and a whole lot of softball to enjoy.
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 11:00 AMSee full details
Chicagoland
#LightUpMBC
Be A Hero
Fun Run
September 20, 2026
Settlers' Park
Plainfield, IL
Check-in starts at 11:00 am
Fun Run Event Starts at 12 pm
Costumes and creativity are encouraged but not required.
Join us on social media for info, giveaways, and more!
** Swag Bags may be limited or out of stock during late registration**
Please join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026 for our 6th annual Chicagoland Be A Hero event to raise awareness and contribute to funding MBC research.
We hope our race will highlight the need for RESEARCH and FUNDING for Metastatic Breast Cancer. MBC carries an average life expectancy of 3 years, as there is NO CURE.
This event will be unforgettable for heroes of all ages and their families. We will start our run/walk with a SUPERHERO launch, and then as you propel through the ribbon, you will bring renewal and hope, while taking a quantum leap to find a cure to end Stage IV. No Experience necessary!
Become our hero!
Together we can make a difference!
Be a part of making this disease treatable!
Join us at this family event to raise money to find a cure for MBC.
There are several ways to get involved:
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Register to participate in the race! You have the option to participate individually, create a team, or join an existing team
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Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends
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Unable to participate? Donate to support MBC research.
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Become a Sponsor
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Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Come out and join us for our 28th Annual Harvest 5k-10k run/walk & Kids Miler. As the oldest race in the Plainfield, this event has averaged around 800 to 900 people each year and has been put on by the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the race, be sure to visit our vendors and sponsors who will be throughout the park.
Proceeds from the race each year are donated back out in the Plainfield and surrounding communities to non-profits and other organizations. In the history of the race, the chamber has been able to donate over $400,000.00 back to the community. Each year a Give Back Luncheon takes place in November where this happens. Thank you for being a part of something great!
This is a great family event, whether you are supporting a runner, being a sponsor, or running/walking we hope to see you there!
RACE TIMES
24121 Chicago Street, Village Green Park
Kids Miler - 8:30AM
5k & 10K Race - 9:15AM (Please note: Participants who want to compete in the 10k must complete it in 1 hour 15 minutes)
PACKET PICK UP
DNA Active Lifestyle Outfitters
24210 Lockport Street, Plainfield
Friday September 25th, 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday September 26th , 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday at Race Registration at Race Grounds
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Start and Finish Location:
Village Green Park - start line is at the corner of Fox River and Ottawa Streets.
Parking Locations:
Street parking east and north of Village Green Park.
Plainfield Central High School (24120 Fort Beggs Drive) - there is a sidewalk at the north end of the parking lot that will take you right to the race venue.
Plainfield Area Public Library (15025 S. Illinois Street).
Race Day Schedule:
7 to 8:45 AM - Bib pick up in Village Green Park
8:15 AM - registration for the Kidz Miler closes
8:30 AM - Kidz Miler begins
9:00 AM - 5K/10K registration closes
9:15 AM - 5K/10K race begins
10 AM - Awards Ceremony
10:30 AM - streets open to the public
10:30 AM to 4 PM - sweatshirt and packet pick up at DNA, 24210 Lockport St.
10:30 AM - post race party at Sovereign, 24216 W. Lockport St.
Results:
Posted at the race, texted to your cell (if you gave your mobile number at registration) or online at plainfieldharvest5k.com
POST RACE PARTY
Please join us after the race at Sovereign located in downtown Plainfield (24216 Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544) for our post-race party. Participants will receive a free beverage and food item until supplies last. Come and celebrate your success with your family and friends.
Thank you to our Race Committee
Paul Jackson
Cathy Crawford
Tasha Marsaglia
Tracey lane
Shelly Interial
Cristina Zammaron
Lisa Behounek
Maggie Kuhn
Michaela Gallaher
Stephen Blount
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 247 members.
[email protected] +1 815-782-0805 -
Club[email protected] (630) 730-7863