Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Glen Carbon, Illinois
- Price $17.48 - $28.13
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Annual Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the charming town of Glen Carbon, Madison. This exciting event features a flat and fast 5K race along the scenic MCT Ronald J Foster Heritage Trail, perfect for runners of all levels. Participants can also enjoy a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, which is non-timed and ideal for families looking to have a great time together.
Starting at 8:00 am, the 5K race will kick off, followed by the Fun Run at 9:00 am. All kids participating in the Fun Run will receive finishers medals, making it a memorable experience for the little ones. Don’t miss out on the awards ceremony at 9:30 am, where top finishers in various age categories will be celebrated. Plus, if you're part of the Goshen Triple Crown Series, this event counts towards your series medal, alongside other local favorites like the Run for Bonifest 5K and Route 66 10K. After the race, join the festivities at the Glen Carbon Homecoming for rides, games, and delicious food. Mark your calendars for
Starting at 8:00 am, the 5K race will kick off, followed by the Fun Run at 9:00 am. All kids participating in the Fun Run will receive finishers medals, making it a memorable experience for the little ones. Don’t miss out on the awards ceremony at 9:30 am, where top finishers in various age categories will be celebrated. Plus, if you're part of the Goshen Triple Crown Series, this event counts towards your series medal, alongside other local favorites like the Run for Bonifest 5K and Route 66 10K. After the race, join the festivities at the Glen Carbon Homecoming for rides, games, and delicious food. Mark your calendars for
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Annual Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K held on June 14th, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Runners will run down the MCT Ronald J Foster Heritage Trail for a flat, fast, out-and-back route. The event features a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non-timed).
*Finishers medals for all kids in 1 Mile Fun Run!
*Plan to return to the Glen Carbon Homecoming in the evening, to ride rides, eat, play games, and browse the vendor tents!
*Goshen Triple Crown Series! 3 local races, all the swag, and an additional Goshen Triple Crown Series finishers medal. The Series includes: Run for Bonifest 5K, Route 66 10K, and the Covered Bridge Run 5K.
Event details and schedule
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
June 13th - Packet pickup at Glen Carbon Village Hall from 3 PM-6 PM
June 14th Event Schedule:
6:30 am-8:00 am - Race day registration and Bib & Shirt pickup
8:00am - 5K run starts
9:00 am - 1 Mile run starts
9:30 am - Awards ceremony on stage in front of the Covered Bridge.
Awards: Top 3 Male/Female Overall and Top 3 Male/Female in each age category - 9&Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing. [https://finallapracing.com/]
Runners will run down the MCT Ronald J Foster Heritage Trail for a flat, fast, out-and-back route. The event features a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non-timed).
*Finishers medals for all kids in 1 Mile Fun Run!
*Plan to return to the Glen Carbon Homecoming in the evening, to ride rides, eat, play games, and browse the vendor tents!
*Goshen Triple Crown Series! 3 local races, all the swag, and an additional Goshen Triple Crown Series finishers medal. The Series includes: Run for Bonifest 5K, Route 66 10K, and the Covered Bridge Run 5K.
Event details and schedule
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
June 13th - Packet pickup at Glen Carbon Village Hall from 3 PM-6 PM
June 14th Event Schedule:
6:30 am-8:00 am - Race day registration and Bib & Shirt pickup
8:00am - 5K run starts
9:00 am - 1 Mile run starts
9:30 am - Awards ceremony on stage in front of the Covered Bridge.
Awards: Top 3 Male/Female Overall and Top 3 Male/Female in each age category - 9&Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing. [https://finallapracing.com/]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$28.13
OPENS 18 APR -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.48 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$17.48
OPENS 18 APR
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Covered Bridge, Main Street, 198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, 62034, IL, United States
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