Run Your Bass Off
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Stanford, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the annual Run Your Bass Off event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in beautiful Stanford, McLean! Join us for a spirited 5k Run/Walk that supports the talented Olympia Bass Fishing Team, dedicated to nurturing young anglers and instilling the values of teamwork and sportsmanship. Your participation will directly contribute to their tournament fees, travel expenses, and essential equipment needs.
After the race, stay and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Stanford's Good Old Days Festival, featuring a fantastic lineup of activities including food and craft vendors, live music, a parade, a car show, pool games, pony rides, a petting zoo, and an exhilarating foam party! Cap off the evening with a spectacular grand fireworks display. Don't miss your chance to compete for awards in various age categories, and make sure to register by June 30th to guarantee your event shirt. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, celebration, and outdoor adventure!
After the race, stay and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Stanford's Good Old Days Festival, featuring a fantastic lineup of activities including food and craft vendors, live music, a parade, a car show, pool games, pony rides, a petting zoo, and an exhilarating foam party! Cap off the evening with a spectacular grand fireworks display. Don't miss your chance to compete for awards in various age categories, and make sure to register by June 30th to guarantee your event shirt. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, celebration, and outdoor adventure!
Organiser's Description
We hope you will join us for our annual 5k Run/Walk event supporting the Olympia Bass Fishing Team! Our youth fishing team travels all over the state competing in tournaments in the Fall and Spring. We are dedicated to teaching our young anglers the joys of fishing and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Your support will help with tournament fees, travel expenses, and equipment needs.
Following the race, be sure to stick around and enjoy the rest of Stanfords Good Old Days Festival.
Festival activities include: food/ craft vendors and live music at the park, parade, car show, pool games, pony rides, petting zoo, and foam party. The evening will conclude with a grand fireworks display. Full schedule and details about the festival can be found on their Facebook page.
Awards: Top M/F Overall and Top M/F in each age group: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Race Day Checkin Opens at 6AM
Shirts guaranteed if you register by June 30th.
Following the race, be sure to stick around and enjoy the rest of Stanfords Good Old Days Festival.
Festival activities include: food/ craft vendors and live music at the park, parade, car show, pool games, pony rides, petting zoo, and foam party. The evening will conclude with a grand fireworks display. Full schedule and details about the festival can be found on their Facebook page.
Awards: Top M/F Overall and Top M/F in each age group: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Race Day Checkin Opens at 6AM
Shirts guaranteed if you register by June 30th.
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203 N Blackstone Ave, Stanford, 61774, IL, United States
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