Coon Creek Classic
Coon Creek Classic is a running race on August 16, 2026 in Hampshire, IL, with entry fees from $35 to $42.
- Date
- August 16, 2026 (24 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$42
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Hampshire Township Park District presents the 43rd Annual Coon Creek Classic 2K and 10K Race in Hampshire, IL!
The 10K race is a challenge for trained runners and the 2K race is great for all ages! The 2K route offers a shorter distance that goes through downtown Hampshire. The 2K race is also great for those who want to walk.
Race times: 10K begins at 8am and 2K begins at 8:05am
The race will go on rain or shine. However, if weather is declared unsafe at start time, such as dense fog or storms, race time will be delayed.
Registration and Pricing
Online registration is open now until August 14th at 3:00pm. Registration re-opens on race day from 7:00am to 7:45am at Hampshire Middle School in person only. No entries will be accepted after 7:45am.
Prices
10K
Hampshire Residents:
$35 until May 31st
$40 June 1st - June 30th
$45 July 1st- July 24th
$50 July 25th - August 16th
Non- Residents (nr)
$37nr until May 31st
$42nr June 1st - June 30th
$47nr July 1st- July 24th
$52nr July 25th - August 16th
2K
Hampshire Residents:
$30 until May 31st
$35 June 1st - June 30th
$40 July 1st- July 24th
$45 July 25th - August 16th
Non- Residents (nr)
$32nr until May 31st
$37nr June 1st - June 30th
$42nr July 1st- July 24th
$47nr July 25th - August 16th
2K Child 12 years of age and under
$20/$22nr until May 31st
$25/$27nr June 1st - July 27th
$30/$32nr July 28th- August 16th
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
60°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marengo, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hampshire, IL
City Elevation
923 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Waiting For?
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24
Days to train
- Race
- Coon Creek Classic
- Date
- August 16, 2026
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About This Sport
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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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Coon Creek Classic
Aug 16, 2026