Effingham County Fair 5K
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 12:00AM CDT
- Location Altamont, Illinois
- Price $20.58 - $29.06
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Effingham County Fair 5K on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Altamont, Effingham! This vibrant race kicks off the annual fair week, featuring a scenic 3.1-mile course that starts and finishes on the horse track in front of the grandstands. Runners will enjoy a lively atmosphere with music and professional chip timing by Kinetic Timing.
Participants can register on race morning from 6:45 to 7:15 AM, with the race starting promptly at 7:30 AM. With registration fees of $26 for the 5K and $18 for the 1-Mile option, don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling event! Be sure to register before July 21st to secure a race shirt, as they wonβt be available on race day. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers.
Experience the excitement of the Effingham County Fair, renowned for its Pork Producers Stand, Talent Show, Demo Derby, Fair Queen Pageant, Horse Races, and Tractor Pull. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this memorable kickoff to a week of fun and festivities!
Participants can register on race morning from 6:45 to 7:15 AM, with the race starting promptly at 7:30 AM. With registration fees of $26 for the 5K and $18 for the 1-Mile option, don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling event! Be sure to register before July 21st to secure a race shirt, as they wonβt be available on race day. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers.
Experience the excitement of the Effingham County Fair, renowned for its Pork Producers Stand, Talent Show, Demo Derby, Fair Queen Pageant, Horse Races, and Tractor Pull. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this memorable kickoff to a week of fun 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. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (12:00AM CDT)
$29.06
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.58 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (12:00AM CDT)
$20.58
CLOSED
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