Run in Winnebago County, Illinois | 2026-2027

NorthPointe Wellness Indoor Triathlon Series [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Come join us for the 2026 NorthPointe Wellness Indoor Triathlon Series. You can sign up for 1 or all 3! Race includes a 350-yard swim, 15-mile stationary bike ride, and 2-mile treadmill run. All...

Come join us for the 2026 NorthPointe Wellness Indoor Triathlon Series. You can sign up for 1 or all 3! Race includes a 350-yard swim, 15-mile stationary bike ride, and 2-mile treadmill run. All races start at 6am. Tri 1: 1/31/26. Tri 2: 2/28/26. Tri 3: 3/21/26.

$20/race/person or $55 for all 3 events. Awards will be handed out for the top 3 overall finishers. Registration opens 12/1 8am for all. Registration closes for Tri 1 on 1/29/26, Tri 2 2/26/26, Tri 3 3/19/26.

Indoor Run Swim Triathlon
5605 E Rockton Rd, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61073, United States
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DC Estate Wine Run 5k [winerun5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of DC Estate Winery!

Due to...
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of DC Estate Winery!

Due to the popularity of this event, we are offering start times at 9:00am and 11:00am

Please select a start time during signup. Family-owned and operated, DC Estate Winery has grown from our own love of wine and family. Our goal is to create an experience you’ll never forget – one that quenches your senses – with luscious taste and delectable aromas in a beautifully captivating setting. Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:
- T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
- Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
- Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- ...and of course, a pour of wine!
5k Run Walk
Winnebago County, Illinois, 61080, United States
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Bulldog Bolt 5K / 1 Mile Pet Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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🐾🇺🇸 Get Ready to Bolt! The Bulldog Bolt 5K Returns for Year 5 – Friday, July 4, 2026! 🇺🇸🐾

2026 Theme: Honoring All Who Served

Lace up your running shoes, grab your four-legged sidekick, and join us...

🐾🇺🇸 Get Ready to Bolt! The Bulldog Bolt 5K Returns for Year 5 – Friday, July 4, 2026! 🇺🇸🐾

2026 Theme: Honoring All Who Served

Lace up your running shoes, grab your four-legged sidekick, and join us for the 5th Annual Bulldog Bolt 5K & 1-Mile Walk on Friday, July 4, 2026, at beautiful Saelens Park in Durand, Illinois.

This year’s event carries a special mission: Honoring All Who Served. The Bulldog Bolt proudly recognizes the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and the sacrifices they have made for our country.

🇺🇸 All U.S. military veterans are invited to participate in the 2026 Bulldog Bolt FREE of charge.

To support this effort, participants and supporters are encouraged to “Sponsor a Vet” by donating $15, which helps cover the cost of a veteran’s finisher shirt and commemorative medal. It’s a small gesture of appreciation for those who have given so much.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with family, or running alongside a veteran you’re proud to support, the Bulldog Bolt is about community, gratitude, and celebrating Independence Day together.

Why You Can’t Miss It!

🇺🇸 - Honoring All Who Served – Free race entry for all U.S. military veterans

🐾 - Scenic, dog-friendly course through the heart of Saelens Park

🇺🇸 - Exclusive 2026 Bulldog Bolt T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

🐾 - Sponsor a Vet Program – Donate $15 to honor a veteran participant

🇺🇸 - All proceeds benefit the Durand 4th of July Festival

Register before June 15 to guarantee your official 2026 Bulldog Bolt shirt and finisher medal.

Race Day Details

📅 Date: Friday, July 4, 2026

🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM

📍 Start & Finish Line: Saelens Park – Durand, Illinois

📦 Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 7:00 AM at the race site

Celebrate the 4th of July in Durand

Hosted by Anytime Fitness Durand in partnership with DARTS (Durand Area Retailers, Trades & Services), the Bulldog Bolt helps power the Durand 4th of July Festival—one of our community’s most beloved traditions.

Your participation supports a full weekend of patriotic celebration, bringing families, neighbors, and visitors together in Durand each Independence Day.

Don’t Miss the Street Dance!

Kick off the holiday the night before with the Durand Street Dance on Friday, July 3rd, 2026!

📍 Downtown Durand

🕡 Gates Open: 6:30 PM

📦 Early Packet Pick-Up:

Pick up your race packet Friday evening at the Street Dance in front of Anytime Fitness Durand from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Anytime Fitness is located in Downtown Durand at 422 N Center St, Durand IL 61024

Festival information:

https://www.facebook.com/Durand4thfestival

Stay Connected & Get Race-Ready

Follow us for race updates, training tips from our Anytime Fitness coaches, sponsor highlights, and sneak peeks of this year’s patriotic race swag.

Bulldog Bolt Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/durandbulldogbolt5k

https://www.instagram.com/bulldogbolt5k/

🇺🇸🐾 Let’s make the 2026 Bulldog Bolt our most meaningful year yet as we run in honor of those who served.

Thank you to our incredible community and generous festival sponsors who make events like this possible. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

1 Miles 5k Run Walk
200 S Center St, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61024, United States
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Race to Recycle [knib.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful invites you to join our 1st annual 5 k to raise funds vital to continue to enrich our community with recycling on various levels. We offer three collection facilities...

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful invites you to join our 1st annual 5 k to raise funds vital to continue to enrich our community with recycling on various levels. We offer three collection facilities and have several programs that include medication collection, clothing drive and shred it day.

The 2026 Run & Walk event is Saturday, September 19th and includes both a timed 5 K and a fun walk around the park. We will of course have some music to motivate your body for this run, and fabulous giveaways including an event shirt! Onsite registration is not available this year. Please register early!! No refunds as all the money goes to the many programs that Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful has! Ages 1-14 are free! Make this a fun family event!

1 Miles 3.1 Miles Cycling Run Walk
436 Olive Street, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61080, United States
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Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k [statelineymca.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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A very fast, out and back half marathon course set up on the scenic Stone Bridge Trail in Roscoe, Illinois.

Packet Pick Up will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th at the Roscoe Branch of the Stateline Family YMCA. Please Note: There will be no race day registration or packet pick-up.

Please note--to receive a t-shirt please register by 9/7/26.

3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail
Winnebago County, Illinois, 61073, United States
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Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center) [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Our NEW location this year allows us to continue to make wishes happen with our 7k run or 1.5 mile walk! Join us at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center) for this year's race followed by...

Our NEW location this year allows us to continue to make wishes happen with our 7k run or 1.5 mile walk! Join us at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center) for this year's race followed by a fun indoor afterparty!

Bring JOY to young adults, and their families, fighting cancer. Most pediatric support programs age out at 18 and adult programs start at 25 leaving a gap for young adults. Our mission is to bridge that gap and deliver joy to young adults aged 18-24 battling cancer!

Nik's Home Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year and makes granting more wishes possible. It all takes place on Saturday, October 10th at MercyHealth Sportscore Two. The gates open at 8:00 AM for check-in and registration. The Run & Walk start at 9:00 AM.

Your registration includes:

*T-Shirt and Swag Bag

1.5 Miles 5k 7k Indoor Run Walk
8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61111, United States
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JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Wow! Year 9 of supporting and honoring Jaimie Cox!

Come join us in Roscoe, IL for an active day, Jaimie's way!

WE ARE THE ROSCOE AREA'S LARGEST 5K CHARITY EVENT!

Our nature based 5K Run/Walk or 2...

Wow! Year 9 of supporting and honoring Jaimie Cox!

Come join us in Roscoe, IL for an active day, Jaimie's way!

WE ARE THE ROSCOE AREA'S LARGEST 5K CHARITY EVENT!

Our nature based 5K Run/Walk or 2 mile walk will begin at Roscoe Middle School (RMS). The route proceeds west to the historic Stone Bridge Trail before turning south as you continue to pound the crushed limestone path. You will reach the halfway point, turn around and return to RMS.

*Please note that our course features a variety of running surfaces, including gravel.

5k Gravel Run Trail Walk
6121 Elevator Road, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61073, United States
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