Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

  • Date Sat 13th June 2026
  • Time 4:30PM CDT
  • Location Saint Joseph, Illinois
  • Price $11.60 - $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in St. Joseph, Champaign, as we honor the memory of Corey S. Thompsen, a dedicated Illinois State Trooper who tragically lost his life at just 28 years old. This uplifting event celebrates Corey’s passion for running and community spirit, featuring not only a 5k race but also a kids fun run, food trucks, face painting, and exciting raffles.

The 5k race will offer chip timing, finisher medals, and awards for overall winners, top first responders, and age group finishers. Participants can register by June 1 to ensure they receive a race shirt, and packets can be picked up at Woodard Family Park leading up to the event. With proceeds benefiting the Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial fund, this event is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community while supporting local charitable projects and scholarships in Corey’s name. Don't miss this chance to run in honor of a hero and enjoy a day filled with family fun!

Organiser's Description

Join us in celebrating the life and memory of Corey S. Thompsen a beloved husband, family member, friend, and Illinois State Trooper who passed away in the line of duty at 28 years old. Corey was an avid runner, earning his varsity letter in cross country and track all four years at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. He competed for both Western Illinois University and Danville Area Community College.

The Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k will be a fitting event to carry on Corey's love of running and community. You're invited to Woodard Family Park for the race, touch-a-truck, face painting, food trucks, 50/50 drawing, and raffles. Proceeds and donations will go to the Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial fund, which will help support local charitable projects and scholarships in Corey's name.

KIDS FUN RUN INCLUDES:

* A one-lap, marked course of approximately a half mile
* Finisher medal

5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

* Chip timing
* Finisher medal
* Race shirt (guaranteed for those who register by June 1)
* Awards to overall winners, top male and female first responder, and top three finishers in each age group

REGISTER BY JUNE 1 TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT WITH YOUR 5K ENTRY.

PACKET PICK-UP

Race packets will be available for pick-up at the Woodard Family Park Pavilion Friday, June 12 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 13 (race day) from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

AWARDS

Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the 5k, around 6:15 p.m., to the overall male and female, top male and female first responder, and top three finishers by age group.

Age groups for male and female are:

* 14 and under
* 15-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60+

RACE ROUTE & TIMING

See below for maps of the 5k route. Thank you to Second Wind Race Timing [https://www.secondwindrunningclub.org/w/SecondWindRunningClub/Page/RaceTiming] for their services at this event.

Races

  • Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k T-Shirt

    Sat 13th June 2026 (5:00PM CDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS 28 FEB
    Registration includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a race shirt. Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by June 1.
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 13th June 2026 (4:30PM CDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS 28 FEB
    This event will be roughly a half mile. Registration includes a finisher medal.

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Location

2004 E. Grand Ave. St., Saint Joseph, 61873, IL, United States

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