2026 5k Foot Pursuit
2026 5k Foot Pursuit is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Fairview Heights, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5K Run/Walk for the benefit of Illinois Special Olympics.
This year's race will once again begin at The Rec at 9950 Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights.
T-Shirts are included with registrations through October 1. Race-day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt.
There will be pre event music to get you pumped up for your best 5k time and keep the fun going for post race celebrations.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cahokia St Louis Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairview Heights, IL
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 5k Foot Pursuit, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 5k Foot Pursuit
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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2026 5k Foot Pursuit
Oct 25, 2026