Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- Friendship Festival 5K Run · Friendship Festival 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk
From the Organizer
The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival and the Kankakee River Running Club will be hosting the 2026 Friendship Festival 5K Run/1.5 Mile Fitness Walk. The race start/finish will be near the intersection of William Latham Drive and Stratford Drive East in Bourbonnais. Water on course and post race refreshments also will be available before and during awards. The nearest restrooms are about 900 feet away from the start/finish, so please take that into consideration. Dues-paying club members may use a coupon code of "Club" at checkout for a $2 discount. If you want to get a t-shirt, you must be registered by 1:00 PM on Monday, June 15th.
Mail-In entry form available at https://www.kankakeeriverrunningclub.com/krrc/races/2026-FF5K-Entry-Form.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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kankakee Metro Wastewater, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bourbonnais, IL
Population
18,109
as of 2023
Elevation
681 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 43 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
- Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk
- Date
- June 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk?
- Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk is a running race held in Bourbonnais, 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 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Bourbonnais, Illinois at 360 William R Latham Senior Dr, Bourbonnais, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk
Jun 27, 2026