Dog Days 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 17485 E 2500 Rd N, Hudson, IL
- Distance
- 5K · 5K - No Shirt
From the Organizer
Course: A portion of Lake Bloomington’s Inner-Loop with a start and finish next to Green Gables
2 Water Stops
Asphalt Roads-Use Caution
Awards given to the overall male and female winners, and to the top three finishers, male and female, in each of the following age groups:
8 & Under; 9-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-70; 71 and Over
Join us for the annual Dog Days 5K! Register now right here! NO DISCOUNTS beginning July 1st and NO RACE DAY DISCOUNTS.
Early pickup available 4:30PM-6PM at Friday at 305 S Linden Street in Normal.
Pickup available race day from 5:00PM - 6:00PM at the race site
THIS COURSE IS NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC; NO HEADSETS OR STROLLERS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE RACE
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hudson, IL
Elevation
753 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 10 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dog Days 5K?
- Dog Days 5K is a running race held in Hudson, Illinois on July 11, 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 Dog Days 5K?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Hudson, Illinois at 17485 E 2500 Rd N, Hudson, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dog Days 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dog Days 5K
Jul 11, 2026