Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Plainfield, Illinois
- Price $12.99 - $28.49
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the heart of Plainfield, Will! This exciting event features a variety of race options, including a fun 50-meter kids dash and a challenging 5K run, walk, and ruck, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The scenic out-and-back course begins and ends at the Plainfield American Legion, taking runners on a journey through the beautiful local streets and the Fort Beggs Bike Trail.
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the lively after-party at the American Legion, where you'll enjoy two complimentary draft beers, a cocktail, or fountain drinks, along with delicious offerings from food trucks and festivities including a tug-of-war, bearcat pull, magic show, and live music. With professional chip timing by J3 Timing and exciting awards for overall and age category winners, this event promises a memorable experience while supporting our charity partner, AllenForce. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event – mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the lively after-party at the American Legion, where you'll enjoy two complimentary draft beers, a cocktail, or fountain drinks, along with delicious offerings from food trucks and festivities including a tug-of-war, bearcat pull, magic show, and live music. With professional chip timing by J3 Timing and exciting awards for overall and age category winners, this event promises a memorable experience while supporting our charity partner, AllenForce. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event – mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
We will have a kids Dash ( 50 meter dash), 5K Run, Walk and Ruck.
This is an out and back course starting at and ending at the Plainfield American Legion.
Route Race will begin on River Rd at the West entrance of Plainfield American Legion. From there head south, turn (L) East on W Easy Street, North ( L) on Leawood Dr, East (R) on Brittany St, North (L) on Renwick Park Dr, East onto Fort Beggs Bike Trail to turn around point just past W Fraser Rd and back at start/ finish.
After party will be at Plainfield American Legion. Your registration will include, 2 free draft beers, 1 cocktail or 2 free fountain drinks. We will also have food trucks, 3 bars open, Tug-A-War, Bearcat Pull, Magic show, 50/50, raffle baskets, band, vendors to name a few. Portion of registrations and raffles will go to our charity partner AllenForce https://allenforce.org/
Packet Pick up will be at Plainfield American Legion.
Professional Chip Timing by J3 Timing, Awards will be overall and age category recognition pins and 1st 200 participants will receive a finisher medals
Parking, Carpooling is suggested, Parking will be available at Plainfield Park Districts grounds located at 24550 West Renwick Road
Plainfield, IL and grass lot just west of Plainfield American Legion on corner of River Rd and Renwick.
This is an out and back course starting at and ending at the Plainfield American Legion.
Route Race will begin on River Rd at the West entrance of Plainfield American Legion. From there head south, turn (L) East on W Easy Street, North ( L) on Leawood Dr, East (R) on Brittany St, North (L) on Renwick Park Dr, East onto Fort Beggs Bike Trail to turn around point just past W Fraser Rd and back at start/ finish.
After party will be at Plainfield American Legion. Your registration will include, 2 free draft beers, 1 cocktail or 2 free fountain drinks. We will also have food trucks, 3 bars open, Tug-A-War, Bearcat Pull, Magic show, 50/50, raffle baskets, band, vendors to name a few. Portion of registrations and raffles will go to our charity partner AllenForce https://allenforce.org/
Packet Pick up will be at Plainfield American Legion.
Professional Chip Timing by J3 Timing, Awards will be overall and age category recognition pins and 1st 200 participants will receive a finisher medals
Parking, Carpooling is suggested, Parking will be available at Plainfield Park Districts grounds located at 24550 West Renwick Road
Plainfield, IL and grass lot just west of Plainfield American Legion on corner of River Rd and Renwick.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$28.49
5K will start at 10 am after Kid dash. This will be an Out and Back Course -
50 Meter Kid Dash
Incl. $2.99 Fee
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$12.99
Fun little run for kids. This will be before the start of the 5K -
5k Ruck
Incl. $3.49 Fee
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$28.49
5K Ruck will start at 10 am after Kid dash. This will be an Out and Back Course
Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run