From the Organizer
Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 7 PM
Registration:
- $25 if registered by 8/14
- $75- Family Special 4+ from same household - by 8/14 only (1 form per participant)
- $30 if registered from 8/15- Race day (T-shirt not guaranteed)
- NO REFUNDS & NO TRANSFERS
Packet Pick Up:
- 6:00- 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 308 Uncas St. Tonica, IL
Awards:
- Overall male & female (plaque)
- Top Tonica resident male & female (plaque)
- Top 3 male and female in each age division (medal)
Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 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+ (more age groups this year!)
Course:
- Chip-timed by Racing Expectations
- USA Track and Field Certified #IL23005NM
- Out and back course that starts and ends at Village Hall
- Restrooms and refreshments available after the race
Special Features:
- Drink voucher included with registration for participants 21+
- Challenges & an opportunity to win a cash prize!
- FREE Kids' Fun Run @ 6:45 PM. No registration is required. For ages 10 & under. Medals for all participants.
Questions? Contact Amber Heider (815) 481-4657
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Peru, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tonica, IL
Elevation
675 ft
Nearest Airport
PIA
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · 50 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Folty 5k?
- Folty 5k is a running race held in Tonica, Illinois on August 28, 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 Folty 5k?
- Friday, August 28, 2026 in Tonica, Illinois at 308 Uncas St., Tonica, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Folty 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Folty 5k
Aug 28, 2026