Old King Coal 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location West Frankfort, Illinois
- Price $28.42
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Old King Coal 5K event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the scenic West Frankfort, Franklin area! This vibrant race features a 5K Run, a 5K Walk, and a 1-Mile Fun Walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The race kicks off at the Frankfort Community Park, with packet pick-up and late registration available from 7 AM to 7:45 AM.
Don't miss your chance to secure early bird registration at just $25 until April 15, 2025, which includes a guaranteed T-shirt! After this date, registration remains at $25, but T-shirt availability in your requested size may not be guaranteed. With chip timing provided by To The Finish Line, LLC, you'll receive accurate results and can even compete for awards, including overall prizes for the top male and female runners, as well as age division awards. All proceeds from this event benefit the Coal Miners Room at the Frankfort Area Historical Museum. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
Don't miss your chance to secure early bird registration at just $25 until April 15, 2025, which includes a guaranteed T-shirt! After this date, registration remains at $25, but T-shirt availability in your requested size may not be guaranteed. With chip timing provided by To The Finish Line, LLC, you'll receive accurate results and can even compete for awards, including overall prizes for the top male and female runners, as well as age division awards. All proceeds from this event benefit the Coal Miners Room at the Frankfort Area Historical Museum. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
Organiser's Description
PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Shelter south of Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park
Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)
INCLUDES T-SHIRT (T-shirts 2XL and larger are special orders, please
add $5.00 per T-shirt)
Per Runner: $25.00
REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 15, 2025
Per Runner: $25.00
T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED AND NOT GUARANTEED IN REQUESTED SHIRT SIZE
CHIP TIMING BY: To The Finish Line, LLC
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
Coal Miners Room (Mines and Minerals)
Frankfort Area Historical Museum
West Frankfort, IL
EVENTS & AWARDS
3 Events: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk
OVERALL AWARDS to Top Male and Female in 5K events
AWARDS to Top 2 Males and Females in 5K age divisions:
1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&over
T-Shirts guaranteed to all paid entrants registered by April 15
More Information
Theresa Renik 618/218-2159
Email: trenik917@gmail.com
Location
Race starts and ends at Frankfort Community Park
1100 E. Cleveland, West Frankfort, IL
from I-57, take exit 65, and turn east on IL-149/Main St. Watch for sign on East Main St.
SPONSORSHIPS: ONE FREE T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN FOR EACH $50.00 SPONSORSHIP
Businesses $50 - logo or name on back of t-shirt
Individuals $50 - honor/in memory of a coal miner(s) or someone in
the coal-mining industry. Name(s) will be listed on the back of the
t-shirt
$500.00 - Name/logo will be listed on top of the back of t-shirt in
large bold font
Shelter south of Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park
Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS)
INCLUDES T-SHIRT (T-shirts 2XL and larger are special orders, please
add $5.00 per T-shirt)
Per Runner: $25.00
REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 15, 2025
Per Runner: $25.00
T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED AND NOT GUARANTEED IN REQUESTED SHIRT SIZE
CHIP TIMING BY: To The Finish Line, LLC
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
Coal Miners Room (Mines and Minerals)
Frankfort Area Historical Museum
West Frankfort, IL
EVENTS & AWARDS
3 Events: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk
OVERALL AWARDS to Top Male and Female in 5K events
AWARDS to Top 2 Males and Females in 5K age divisions:
1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&over
T-Shirts guaranteed to all paid entrants registered by April 15
More Information
Theresa Renik 618/218-2159
Email: trenik917@gmail.com
Location
Race starts and ends at Frankfort Community Park
1100 E. Cleveland, West Frankfort, IL
from I-57, take exit 65, and turn east on IL-149/Main St. Watch for sign on East Main St.
SPONSORSHIPS: ONE FREE T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN FOR EACH $50.00 SPONSORSHIP
Businesses $50 - logo or name on back of t-shirt
Individuals $50 - honor/in memory of a coal miner(s) or someone in
the coal-mining industry. Name(s) will be listed on the back of the
t-shirt
$500.00 - Name/logo will be listed on top of the back of t-shirt in
large bold font
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