Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Loda, Illinois
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Lake Escape event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the picturesque town of Loda, Iroquois! This exciting race offers three distance options: a challenging 10K, a fun 5K, and a delightful Kids 1K, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels.
The 10K route will take participants on a scenic journey around the stunning Bayles Lake before looping back around Lake Iroquois, culminating in a thrilling downhill sprint to the beach. Meanwhile, the 5K runners will enjoy a beautiful loop around Lake Iroquois, offering a mix of partially shaded roads and breathtaking views. After the main races, kids can join in on the fun with a 1K run near the beach.
Don't miss the chance to celebrate your achievements with awards for the overall male and female winners, along with top three age group prizes in various categories. And to top off this refreshing experience, all participants are invited to take a refreshing dip in the lake after the race. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of community, competition, and fun!
The 10K route will take participants on a scenic journey around the stunning Bayles Lake before looping back around Lake Iroquois, culminating in a thrilling downhill sprint to the beach. Meanwhile, the 5K runners will enjoy a beautiful loop around Lake Iroquois, offering a mix of partially shaded roads and breathtaking views. After the main races, kids can join in on the fun with a 1K run near the beach.
Don't miss the chance to celebrate your achievements with awards for the overall male and female winners, along with top three age group prizes in various categories. And to top off this refreshing experience, all participants are invited to take a refreshing dip in the lake after the race. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of community, competition, and fun!
Organiser's Description
The Lake Escape is a rolling, partially shaded figure-8 course traversing the roads around the beautiful twin lakes, Lake Iroquois and Bayles Lake, in Loda, IL. Starting near the beach of Lake Iroquois, 10k runners will complete the clockwise loop around Bayles Lake prior to heading towards the counter-clockwise loop around Lake Iroquois and finish with a downhill sprint to the beach. 5k runners will only run the loop around Lake Iroquois. A kid's 1K will be held near the beach immediately following the conclusion of the 10K. Awards will be given to the overall male and female in each race as well as top 3 age group awards for the following age groups under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ . Special Note: All runners are welcome to take a dip in the lake at the beach to cool off after the race!!
Starting time for the race will be 7:30.
Starting time for the race will be 7:30.
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