Run the Plank 5k
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Ottawa, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Run the Plank 5K! On Saturday, June 20, 2026, join fellow runners in Ottawa, La Salle, as you lace up your shoes to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team. This exciting race kicks off at 9:00 AM, following a scenic course that starts at Ottawa High School, winds through the picturesque river walk and I&M Canal, and finishes back at the school.
Participants can look forward to a certified distance of 3.1 miles, with traffic control ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Early bird registration is just $30 if you sign up by May 31, 2026, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Plus, be one of the first to guarantee your race shirt by registering before May 15, 2026. Enjoy live music, water, and refreshments at the finish line as you celebrate your achievement. Rain or shine, the Run the Plank 5K promises to be an unforgettable event for runners of all ages!
Participants can look forward to a certified distance of 3.1 miles, with traffic control ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Early bird registration is just $30 if you sign up by May 31, 2026, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Plus, be one of the first to guarantee your race shirt by registering before May 15, 2026. Enjoy live music, water, and refreshments at the finish line as you celebrate your achievement. Rain or shine, the Run the Plank 5K promises to be an unforgettable event for runners of all ages!
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)
* Traffic controlled.
* Early bird registration is $30 if registered by Sunday, May 31, 2026. All registration after May 31, 2026 will be $35, including race day.
* Shirts are only guaranteed to those who per-register on or before Friday, May 15, 2026.
* 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)
* Traffic controlled.
* Early bird registration is $30 if registered by Sunday, May 31, 2026. All registration after May 31, 2026 will be $35, including race day.
* Shirts are only guaranteed to those who per-register on or before Friday, May 15, 2026.
* 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.
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211 E. Main St., Ottawa, 61350, IL, United States
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