Effingham County Fair 5K
- Date Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 12:00AM CDT
- Location Altamont, Illinois
- Price $24.20 - $29.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating morning at the Effingham County Fair 5K on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in beautiful Altamont, Effingham! This exciting race offers participants a chance to run a scenic 3.1-mile course that starts and finishes on the horse track right in front of the grandstands. Runners will enjoy an energetic atmosphere complete with music as they navigate a loop around the fairgrounds, passing through Gilbert Park and the newly established ACHS/AGS Track.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, the Effingham County Fair 5K welcomes everyone with open arms. Registration is available on race morning, but be sure to arrive early between 6:45 AM and 7:15 AM for packet pickup and registration. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your race shirt by registering before July 21st! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female runners, making this event not just a race, but a celebration of community spirit as it kicks off the vibrant fair week filled with fun activities like the Talent Show, Demo Derby, and more. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and festivities!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, the Effingham County Fair 5K welcomes everyone with open arms. Registration is available on race morning, but be sure to arrive early between 6:45 AM and 7:15 AM for packet pickup and registration. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your race shirt by registering before July 21st! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female runners, making this event not just a race, but a celebration of community spirit as it kicks off the vibrant fair week filled with fun activities like the Talent Show, Demo Derby, and more. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and festivities!
Organiser's Description
Attention: Race Morning Registrations
-If you haven't registered you can on race morning please bring... exact change or check made out to Kinetic Timing. 5k-$26.00 1 Mile-$18.00
The Race will start and finish on the horse track in front of the grandstands, you will take a loop around the track out into the fairgrounds finishing on the track where you started and completing 3.1 Miles with music, Start and Finish.
Professional chip timing by Kinetic Timing will be used to time the race.
Register before July 21st to guarantee a Race Shirt. NO SHIRTS AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING.
Race Morning Packet pickup and Race day registration will be between 6:45 - 7:15am, Race START at 7:30 AM sharp
The runners will begin on the Fairgrounds track in front of the grand stands, complete 4/5th of the track and exit the track on the south entrance road then runners will head toward Gilbert Park between the ball fields and onto the NEW ACHS/AGS Track, complete two loops, grab some water and head back toward the south of Gilbert Park. Then head back on the south entrance road toward the south entrance of the Fairgrounds track near the stables and run another 4/5th of the Fairs track. Water will be position at 1 locations on the course just after the 1st mile (1.15) just as you begin your country grass loop.
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Male and Female Runners.
Come and run the annual Effingham County Fair 5K, famous for the Pork Producers Stand, Talent Show, Demo Derby, Fair Queen Pageant, Horse Races and Tractor pull. Were kicking the whole fair week off with the 5K run.
-If you haven't registered you can on race morning please bring... exact change or check made out to Kinetic Timing. 5k-$26.00 1 Mile-$18.00
The Race will start and finish on the horse track in front of the grandstands, you will take a loop around the track out into the fairgrounds finishing on the track where you started and completing 3.1 Miles with music, Start and Finish.
Professional chip timing by Kinetic Timing will be used to time the race.
Register before July 21st to guarantee a Race Shirt. NO SHIRTS AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING.
Race Morning Packet pickup and Race day registration will be between 6:45 - 7:15am, Race START at 7:30 AM sharp
The runners will begin on the Fairgrounds track in front of the grand stands, complete 4/5th of the track and exit the track on the south entrance road then runners will head toward Gilbert Park between the ball fields and onto the NEW ACHS/AGS Track, complete two loops, grab some water and head back toward the south of Gilbert Park. Then head back on the south entrance road toward the south entrance of the Fairgrounds track near the stables and run another 4/5th of the Fairs track. Water will be position at 1 locations on the course just after the 1st mile (1.15) just as you begin your country grass loop.
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Male and Female Runners.
Come and run the annual Effingham County Fair 5K, famous for the Pork Producers Stand, Talent Show, Demo Derby, Fair Queen Pageant, Horse Races and Tractor pull. Were kicking the whole fair week off with the 5K run.
Races
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5K Run Walk
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (12:00AM CDT)
$29.50
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (12:00AM CDT)
$24.20
OPENS 08 JUL
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