NAMI Sauk Area 5K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Sterling, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the NAMI Sauk Area 5K on Saturday, July 11, 2026, hosted in the beautiful city of Sterling, Illinois! This exciting race kicks off at the Hoover Park Red Barn, with registration and bib pick-up available the day before at Sinnissippi Park. Gather your friends and family to form a team of four, as teams will enjoy a discount and the chance to win trophies for the fastest finishers!
Participants can enjoy a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, as strollers are welcome for those walking the course. Race-goers will also be treated to a delicious boxed lunch and refreshing water, prepared by a licensed kitchen. With a focus on community and support, this event promises not just a race, but an opportunity to engage and uplift each other. Be sure to mark your calendars and join the excitement at the NAMI Sauk Area 5K!
Participants can enjoy a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, as strollers are welcome for those walking the course. Race-goers will also be treated to a delicious boxed lunch and refreshing water, prepared by a licensed kitchen. With a focus on community and support, this event promises not just a race, but an opportunity to engage and uplift each other. Be sure to mark your calendars and join the excitement at the NAMI Sauk Area 5K!
Organiser's Description
BIB/SWAG PICK-UP
Friday 4:00-6:00PM
- Sinnissippi Park (First Shelter) in Sterling
Saturday Race Day 7:00-7:45AM
- Hoover Park Red Barn in Sterling
TEAM REGISTRATION
Teams of 4 receive a $5 discount/refund per person (ONLY applies to adults - refund applied after the 4th team member has registered)
Grab 3 or more of your friends and make a team. Fastest 3 teams win a trophy!
Bag / Key Check
There will be a bag check in for race participants. You will find this inside the Red Barn. NAMI Sauk Area is NOT responsible for any items checked.
Pets & Strollers
Pets are not allowed on the race course during the race and warm-ups of the NAMI Sauk Area 5K. Strollers are allowed with walkers in the race. Please allow the runners to lead the pack, followed by walkers, followed by walkers with strollers.
Food Tent
A boxed lunch will be provided along with water to all participants. The food will be prepared and wrapped by a licensed restaurant kitchen.
Weather Plan
If there is severe weather during the race, please seek shelter in one of the pavilions in Sinnissippi Park or the Red Barn and Hoover Park. If the race needs to be cancelled due to weather, it will be posted on the Facebook page (NAMI Sauk Area 5K) and an e-mail will be sent out to all registered participants.
Friday 4:00-6:00PM
- Sinnissippi Park (First Shelter) in Sterling
Saturday Race Day 7:00-7:45AM
- Hoover Park Red Barn in Sterling
TEAM REGISTRATION
Teams of 4 receive a $5 discount/refund per person (ONLY applies to adults - refund applied after the 4th team member has registered)
Grab 3 or more of your friends and make a team. Fastest 3 teams win a trophy!
Bag / Key Check
There will be a bag check in for race participants. You will find this inside the Red Barn. NAMI Sauk Area is NOT responsible for any items checked.
Pets & Strollers
Pets are not allowed on the race course during the race and warm-ups of the NAMI Sauk Area 5K. Strollers are allowed with walkers in the race. Please allow the runners to lead the pack, followed by walkers, followed by walkers with strollers.
Food Tent
A boxed lunch will be provided along with water to all participants. The food will be prepared and wrapped by a licensed restaurant kitchen.
Weather Plan
If there is severe weather during the race, please seek shelter in one of the pavilions in Sinnissippi Park or the Red Barn and Hoover Park. If the race needs to be cancelled due to weather, it will be posted on the Facebook page (NAMI Sauk Area 5K) and an e-mail will be sent out to all registered participants.
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3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 61081, IL, United States
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