Belvidere Heritage Days 5k
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- Doty Park, Belvidere, IL
- Distance
- Belvidere Heritage Days 5k Run
From the Organizer
The Belvidere Chamber of Commerce is excited to host this beautiful race along the Kishwaukee River Path. The race will start and finish in Doty Park in downtown Belvidere. Dogs and strollers are welcome. Please be courteous to runners and stay to the side of the path.
The purpose of this Run/Walk is to provide healthy family fun to the festival weekend. Belvidere Heritage Days is to celebrate the community and the rich history of our area. Proceeds from this race will help keep the festival going for years.
There will also be a FREE KIDS RACE at 9:00 AM. It will stay within the park and will be approximately 400-500 meters on the circle path in Doty Park.
Packet Pick Up will be available at the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce office (404 S. State St. Belvidere, IL 61008) from 8am-12pm on 6/26. Race morning pick-up will be available from 7am-7:45am at Doty Park.
*****Runners who register after NOON on 6/19 will NOT be guaranteed a race shirt.*****
On-site registration will be available at the Belvidere Chamber (404 S.State St. Belvidere, IL 61008) Friday 6/27, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, and Doty Park from 7:00 AM until 7:45 AM on the event day.
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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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marengo, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Belvidere, IL
Population
24,510
as of 2023
Elevation
771 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- What is the Belvidere Heritage Days 5k?
- Belvidere Heritage Days 5k is a running race held in Belvidere, Illinois on June 27, 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 Belvidere Heritage Days 5k?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Belvidere, Illinois at Doty Park, Belvidere, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Belvidere Heritage Days 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Belvidere Heritage Days 5k
Jun 27, 2026