The Opie's 116 Spirits Run
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 11:00AM CDT
- Location Roanoke, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at The Opie's 116 Spirits Run, taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the charming town of Roanoke, Woodford County. This engaging event is part of the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series, which invites participants to complete a 5K in all 102 counties of Illinois. Roanoke's scenic prairie roads provide a picturesque backdrop for this community-focused, untimed 5K that promises a delightful experience for runners and walkers alike.
Starting and finishing at Opies 116, participants will check in, receive their exclusive swag, and partake in a lively post-run celebration. The route features safe, low-traffic streets with a straightforward out-and-back design, ensuring it's perfect for everyone—from seasoned runners to families with strollers. Join us in this festive atmosphere, collect your next county stamp, and enjoy the small-town charm that makes Roanoke a beloved stop on your adventure!
Starting and finishing at Opies 116, participants will check in, receive their exclusive swag, and partake in a lively post-run celebration. The route features safe, low-traffic streets with a straightforward out-and-back design, ensuring it's perfect for everyone—from seasoned runners to families with strollers. Join us in this festive atmosphere, collect your next county stamp, and enjoy the small-town charm that makes Roanoke a beloved stop on your adventure!
Organiser's Description
Join us at Opies 116 for the Woodford County stop on the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series a statewide journey to complete a 5K in all 102 counties. Roanoke offers a quiet, scenic stretch of prairie roads and a peaceful turnaround at the historic Roanoke Township Cemetery, creating the perfect blend of smalltown charm and classic Spirits Run atmosphere.
This untimed, communityfocused 5K begins and ends at Opies 116, where runners will check in, grab their swag, and enjoy the postrun celebration. The route follows safe, lowtraffic streets with a simple outandback design, making it friendly for walkers, runners, strollers, and anyone collecting their next county stamp
This untimed, communityfocused 5K begins and ends at Opies 116, where runners will check in, grab their swag, and enjoy the postrun celebration. The route follows safe, lowtraffic streets with a simple outandback design, making it friendly for walkers, runners, strollers, and anyone collecting their next county stamp
Races
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Opie's 116 Spirits Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
$43.40
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Location
116 E Broad St, Roanoke, 61561, IL, United States
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