HerrinFesta Road Races
- Date Mon 25th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Herrin, Illinois
- Price $7.03 - $49.81
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community, competition, and camaraderie at the HerrinFesta Road Races on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the charming town of Herrin, Williamson! This beloved Memorial Day tradition invites families and friends to come together for a day filled with fun and fitness. With one of the fastest courses around, it's the perfect opportunity for runners to push their limits and aim for a personal record.
Participants can choose from a variety of race options, including the thrilling 10K run, the scenic 5K walk, the fast-paced Park Avenue Mile, and a delightful kids mile for the younger athletes. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the HerrinFesta Road Races promises an unforgettable experience for all. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this lively event and create lasting memories with family and friends while enjoying the thrill of the race!
Participants can choose from a variety of race options, including the thrilling 10K run, the scenic 5K walk, the fast-paced Park Avenue Mile, and a delightful kids mile for the younger athletes. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the HerrinFesta Road Races promises an unforgettable experience for all. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this lively event and create lasting memories with family and friends while enjoying the thrill of the race!
Organiser's Description
The Herrinfesta Road Races has a long history of families and friends coming together on Memorial Day to have fun, to suffer in the heat for a few miles. If you have never ran it before then you should come join us for a really fun time. With one of the fastest courses around, runners can come to Herrin and shoot for a new PR. This is a family friendly event with a few race options. The 10k run, the 5K walk, the Park Avenue Mile, and the kids mile. Ambitious runners can even sign up for both the 10k and the mile.
Races
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10k
Incl. $4.12 Fee & Unisex Shirt
Mon 25th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$39.12
The course for this race has you starting and finishing on Herrins Park Avenue. This is a flat and fast course and only has four right turns on it. The race starts in front of Banterra Bank on South Park Ave. As you head North on Park Ave. the course drops about 30 feet over the 1.75 miles to the first turn on East Diaz St. A couple hundred yards later you will make your next turn onto 13th street. This is a 2.75 mile straight away that takes you to your next right turn onto East Railroad St. that you will be on for just a minute as you take the last right turn onto Park Avenue at approximately 4.8 miles. The straight away to the finish is mostly a gradual downhill with a slight bump as you go over the tracks with a 1/3 of a mile to go finishing at City Hall. -
5k Walk
Incl. $3.42 Fee & Unisex Shirt
Mon 25th May 2026 (7:45AM CDT)
$28.42
The 5k walk starts near the finish line at Herrin City Hall. Participants will walk about two blocks the join the 10 k route to the finish. -
Park Avenue Mile
Incl. $3.07 Fee & Unisex Shirt
Mon 25th May 2026 (9:30AM CDT)
$23.07
An all out mile. Run as fast as you can from South Side Lumber to the finish line at city hall. This race will start immediately after the Doughboy Ceremony finishes. -
Kids Mile
Incl. $2.03 Fee & Unisex Shirt
Mon 25th May 2026 (9:33AM CDT)
$7.03
The kids race will start 3 minutes after the Park Avenue Mile and ill run the same course. -
10k & Park Avenue Mile
Incl. $4.81 Fee & Unisex Shirt
Mon 25th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$49.81
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101 South 16th, Herrin, 62948, IL, United States
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