Rhubarb Run
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Aledo, Illinois
- Price $18.49 - $31.49
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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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!
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!
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
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
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.49 Fee & Giveaway
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$31.49
-
5k Walk
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$31.49
-
Little Sprouts Run
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$18.49
-
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$23.49
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