Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run
Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Dwight, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 101 W. North St., Dwight, IL
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come join us for our annual Dwight Harvest Day 5k! Taking place during Dwight's weekend long Harvest Days Festival, there's sure to be something fun for everyone! For more information please visit dwightharvestdays.com
Starved Rock Circuit Race
Date & Registration Info:
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Start time: 8:30 am
- NO DAY OF REGISTRATION OFFERED
- $30 for 5K received by 9-4-26 (5K registrants will receive an official time)
- $25 for 3K received by 9-4-26 (3K registrants will NOT receive an official time or medal)
- Starved Rock Runner Circuit Race
- T-shirts only guaranteed if registered by 9-4-26
- The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal
Packet pick up available between 7:00 - 8:15 am the day of the race at the North Pavilion of Renfrew Park or the night before at clock park downtown Dwight from 5:30-6:30 pm
Awards:
- The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal
- Male top finisher (slider to put on medal)
- Female top finisher (slider to put on medal)
- Male Dwight resident top finisher (slider to put on medal)
- Female Dwight resident top finisher (slider to put on medal)
- Age groups both male and female (3 deep will receive a slider to put on medal): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & above
Race Course:
- Chip timed (5K only)
- The course is flat and fast utilizing residential streets with police traffic control.
- It is well marked with signs and painted streets.
- Accurate splits at 1 and 2 miles with water.
- Restrooms available.
- USA Track and Field Certification
The Goodies:
- All participants registered by 9-4-26 will receive a Harvest Days 5K t-shirt
- The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal
- Post race refreshments
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
76°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dwight, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dwight, IL
City Elevation
633 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 50 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 101 W. North St., Dwight, IL
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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run
Sep 19, 2026