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 on Saturday, June 20th, 2026! This exciting event will kick off at 8:00 am in the picturesque Glen Carbon, Madison, featuring a flat and fast out-and-back route along the beautiful MCT Ronald J Foster Heritage Trail. Participants can choose between the competitive 5K run and a fun, non-timed 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, perfect for runners of all ages. Kids in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive finisher's medals, adding an extra touch of joy to their experience!
Join in on the fun and festivities throughout the day, as Glen Carbon comes alive with its Homecoming celebrations in the evening. After the race, enjoy thrilling rides, delicious food, and an array of games and vendor tents. Don't forget about early packet pickup on June 19th at Glen Carbon Village Hall from 3 PM to 6 PM, and be sure to arrive early on race day for registration and bib pickup from 6:30 am to 8:00 am. With awards for the top finishers in various age categories and live race results provided by Final Lap Racing, this is an event you
Join in on the fun and festivities throughout the day, as Glen Carbon comes alive with its Homecoming celebrations in the evening. After the race, enjoy thrilling rides, delicious food, and an array of games and vendor tents. Don't forget about early packet pickup on June 19th at Glen Carbon Village Hall from 3 PM to 6 PM, and be sure to arrive early on race day for registration and bib pickup from 6:30 am to 8:00 am. With awards for the top finishers in various age categories and live race results provided by Final Lap Racing, this is an event you
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Annual Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K held on June 20th, 2026, 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).
Finisher's 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!
Event details and schedule
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
June 19th - Packet pickup at Glen Carbon Village Hall from 3 PM-6 PM
June 20th 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).
Finisher's 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!
Event details and schedule
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
June 19th - Packet pickup at Glen Carbon Village Hall from 3 PM-6 PM
June 20th 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/]
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Covered Bridge, Main Street, 198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, 62034, IL, United States
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