2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run / Walk
From the Organizer
Course:
The course is a 5k/3.1 mile U.S. Track & Field Certified route that takes you through the beautifully scenic Old Plank Trail and through the streets of Historic Frankfort. Water will be available on the course.
Awards:
Awards will be given for the top overall male & female and the top finisher in each age division, male & female.
Registration Fee:
$25 per person until noon June 8
$35 per person after noon on June 8 until Race Day
Post-Race Activities:
After the completion of the race, stay for the awards presentation & DJ music. For the runners/walkers there will be healthy refreshments and water. The whole family are invited to attend the post-race celebration. All items are first come and will not be replenished.
Giveaway Guarantee:
Race shirts are guaranteed to runners who registered by Wednesday, May 20.
Parking:
Parking is available @ Main Park, Frankfort Village Hall, Park District Preschool Building and neighborhood streets.
Sponsored By:
Town Center Bank
Jeffrey LaMorte Salon & Day Spa
Chicago Stem Cell Therapy
Hamstra Roofing
DOT Foods
Body Fountain
Snow Family Dental
Running for Kicks
Iron Warzone Gym
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers New Lenox
Chick-fil-A Frankfort
Chiro One
Edward Jones - Anastasia Kilias
Camp Manitoqua
Rose Pest Solutions
Palermo's Pizza
Frankfort Jewel Osco
Hinkley Springs
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Clink link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BACA62CA3FF2-62948774-short
Short Run Map
https://www.frankfortparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IL19009NM-Map-2019.pdf
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park Forest, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Frankfort, IL
Population
20,417
as of 2023
Elevation
682 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual
- Date
- June 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual?
- 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual is a running race held in Frankfort, Illinois on June 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual?
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Frankfort, Illinois at Main Park - Frankfort, Frankfort, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual
Jun 17, 2026