Run the Plank 5k
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Ottawa, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Run the Plank 5k on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in beautiful Ottawa, La Salle! This thrilling event supports the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all participants and spectators alike.
Race day will kick off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the race beginning at 9:00 AM. Runners will enjoy a scenic 5k course that weaves through the picturesque river walk and I&M Canal, concluding back at Ottawa High School. The race is officially certified at a distance of 3.1 miles and will be chip-timed, ensuring accurate results for every runner. Don’t miss your chance to participate—early bird registration is just $30 until May 31, 2025, so be sure to sign up early! With live music, refreshments at the finish line, and a vibrant community atmosphere, the Run the Plank 5k is the perfect way to support local athletics while enjoying a day outdoors. Join us rain or shine for this fantastic event!
Race day will kick off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the race beginning at 9:00 AM. Runners will enjoy a scenic 5k course that weaves through the picturesque river walk and I&M Canal, concluding back at Ottawa High School. The race is officially certified at a distance of 3.1 miles and will be chip-timed, ensuring accurate results for every runner. Don’t miss your chance to participate—early bird registration is just $30 until May 31, 2025, so be sure to sign up early! With live music, refreshments at the finish line, and a vibrant community atmosphere, the Run the Plank 5k is the perfect way to support local athletics while enjoying a day outdoors. Join us rain or shine for this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
RUN THE PLANK
TO SUPPORT THE PIRATES
_THE SHIP NEEDS YOUR HELP! COME OUT AND RUN A 5K TO SUPPORT THE OTTAWA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM!_
* Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am
* Race start time @ 9:00am
* Course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School!
* Certified Distance (3.1 miles)
* Chip timed by Racing Expectations [http://www.racingexpectations.com] with LIVE results
* Traffic controlled.
* Early bird registration is $30 if registered by Friday, May 31, 2025. All registration after May 31, 2025 will be $35, including race day.
* Shirts are only guaranteed to those who per-register on or before Wednesday, May 15, 2025.
* LIVE MUSIC!
* We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancelation due to extreme weather there will not be a make up date.
* Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.
TO SUPPORT THE PIRATES
_THE SHIP NEEDS YOUR HELP! COME OUT AND RUN A 5K TO SUPPORT THE OTTAWA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM!_
* Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am
* Race start time @ 9:00am
* Course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School!
* Certified Distance (3.1 miles)
* Chip timed by Racing Expectations [http://www.racingexpectations.com] with LIVE results
* Traffic controlled.
* Early bird registration is $30 if registered by Friday, May 31, 2025. All registration after May 31, 2025 will be $35, including race day.
* Shirts are only guaranteed to those who per-register on or before Wednesday, May 15, 2025.
* LIVE MUSIC!
* We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancelation due to extreme weather there will not be a make up date.
* Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
5k Virtual
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
CLOSEDSign up for the Run The Plank 5k, complete it anytime and anywhere, and help the OTHS XC Team.
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