Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 9:30AM CDT
- Location Plainfield, Illinois
- Price $12.99 - $28.49
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
After crossing the finish line, stick around for a fantastic after-party filled with delicious food trucks, live music, and plenty of fun! Registrants will enjoy one free draft beer, cocktail, or fountain drink, and a portion of every registration goes directly to support the widow and newborn child of fallen Marine Cpl. Cole Bircher. With additional fundraising activities like a motorcycle bike coral and a mechanical bull riding competition, this event is not only about fitness but also about coming together to support a worthy cause. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day that combines community spirit, fitness, and fun!
Organiser's Description
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. We will have food trucks, 2 full service bars, raffle baskets, live band, vendors to name a few. Your registration will include, 1 free draft beer, 1 cocktail or 1 free fountain drinks. This year we are raising funds for a fallen Marine Veteran's Widow and newborn child of Cpl Cole Bircher. Portion of each registration will go to the family. We also have 2 events to raise additional funds for the family. We will have a "Bike Coral" Motorcycles lining the start/ finish line, 100% of those funds will go to the family, we will have a mechanical bull riding competition 5 bucks to ride, 10 to compete for best time. Lastly 100% of funds raised via Donations will go to the family.
Packet Pick up will be at Plainfield American Legion. ( pick up dates/times to be announced via Facebook and Email)
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, and at Mather Woods 25032 West Renwick Rd, Plainfield.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$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 13th June 2026 (9:30AM CDT)
$12.99
Fun little run for kids. This will be before the start of the 5K -
5k Ruck
Incl. $3.49 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$28.49
5K Ruck will start at 10 am after Kid dash. This will be an Out and Back Course
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24741 Renwick Rd, Plainfield American Legion, Plainfield, 60544, IL, United States
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