Rhubarb Run

Saturday, June 6, 2026 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

Aledo, Illinois

$18.49–$31.49 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a delightful day of running and community spirit at the Rhubarb Run on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Aledo, Mercer County! This exciting event features a variety of race distances to suit all ages and abilities, including an 8 AM 5K Run & Walk, a 9 AM Little Sprouts Run for the little ones, and a 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 9:15 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic route through the charming southwest section of Aledo, with chip timing provided by J3 Events, Inc.

Join us at the Mercer County Family YMCA for a fun-filled day where each overall winner will be rewarded with a delicious full-size Rhubarb Pie, while first-place winners in age divisions will receive mini-sized treats! With entry fees starting as low as $15 for the Little Sprouts Run and family rates available, this is an event you won't want to miss. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this joyful celebration of health, fitness, and community!

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Races

5k

Incl. $3.49 Fee & Giveaway

8:00 AM CDT

$31.49

Entries closed
5k Walk

Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$31.49

Entries closed
Little Sprouts Run

Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

$18.49

Entries closed
1 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt

9:15 AM CDT

$23.49

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Saturday June 6, 2026

Aledo, IL

Race Start Times:

* 8am 5K Run & Walk
* 9am Little Sprouts Run
* 9:15am 1 Mile Fun Run

Chip Timing by J3 Events, Inc.

Run a scenic route in the south west section of Aledo (maps available)

Start/Finish Line Sponsored by: MercyOne Genesis Aledo

MERCER COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
401 SW 2nd Ave Aledo, IL 61231
P 309 582 5101 F 309 582 7222

ENTRY FEES Now-noon on June 5th Online
Little Sprouts $15
1 Mile Fun Run $20
5K Run/Walk $28
Family Rate

Day of Registration (NO FAMILY RATE)
ALL 5K & Mile Registrations $32
1 Mile Fun Run $24
Little Sprouts Registrations $20

AGE DIVISIONS:

Little Sprouts
Ages 3, 4 & 5

1 Mile Fun Run
6 & Under
7-10
11-13
14+ (can participate-not eligible for awards)

5K Run
14 & Under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 & Up

5K Walk: Awards given to the first 5 walkers.

AWARDS
-Each overall winner will receive a full-size delicious Rhubarb Pie
-1st Place winners in all remaining divisions will receive a mini-size Rhubarb Pie
-Trophies are given to the first overall male and female in the 1 Mile Fun Run and in the 5K Run
-The 5K Walk awards will be given to the first five walkers (must walk the entire course- NO RUNNING).
-Overall winners for the 5K Walk will not receive awards for age divisions