8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K
8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Ottawa, IL.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (10 days to go)
- Location
- 101 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
8RUN5 Turns One! Community 5K
One year ago, a few people showed up for a run. Since then, 8RUN5 has grown into a community built on movement, connection, and showing up for one another.
To celebrate our first birthday, we're inviting everyone to join us for a free, untimed community 5K.
This isn't a race. There is no pressure, and no pace requirements. Just a morning to celebrate the friendships we've built, welcome new faces, and enjoy a run together.
If you've joined us every Tuesday or this is your very first 8RUN5 event, we're excited to have you.
Event Details
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Start & Finish: Jordan Block – 101 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL
- Check-In: 7:30 AM
- Run (or walk) Begins: 8:15 AM
What's Included
- Free, untimed 5K
- Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
- Water station at the halfway point
- Water and refreshments at the finish
- Music and a post-run socializing
- A special discount at Jeremiah Joe Coffee for registered participants after the event
Registration
Online registration is encouraged, but participants are also welcome to register on the morning of the event beginning at 7:30 AM.
All participants must sign an event waiver before participating.
Thank you for being part of an incredible first year. We can't wait to celebrate with you, and here's to many more miles together!
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ottawa 5sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ottawa, IL
Population
18,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
486 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 60 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 64 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
10
Days to train
- Race
- 8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 101 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K
Aug 15, 2026