Effingham County Fair 5K
- Date Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Altamont, Illinois
- Price $29.50 - $34.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Effingham County Fair 5K, taking place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in the charming town of Altamont, Effingham. This exciting event promises a thrilling race experience, starting and finishing on the horse track in front of the grandstands. Runners will tackle a scenic 3.1-mile course that loops through the fairgrounds, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of the fair while enjoying upbeat music along the way.
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with packet pick-up and same-day registration available from 6:45 to 7:15 AM. Participants can choose between the 5K for $26 or a 1-mile fun run for $18. Be sure to register by July 21st to secure a race shirt, as no shirts will be available on race day! After the run, join the festivities of the Effingham County Fair, featuring delicious food from the Pork Producers Stand, a talent show, and exciting events like the Demo Derby and Horse Races. Don't miss this opportunity to kick off fair week with a fantastic community event!
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with packet pick-up and same-day registration available from 6:45 to 7:15 AM. Participants can choose between the 5K for $26 or a 1-mile fun run for $18. Be sure to register by July 21st to secure a race shirt, as no shirts will be available on race day! After the run, join the festivities of the Effingham County Fair, featuring delicious food from the Pork Producers Stand, a talent show, and exciting events like the Demo Derby and Horse Races. Don't miss this opportunity to kick off fair week with a fantastic community event!
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.
SUNDAY 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.
SUNDAY 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. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$34.80
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$29.50
CLOSED
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