God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- God's Country 5K Run/Walk · God's Country 10K Run · God's Country 2 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
"Hooah is a grass roots outreach program for wounded Veterans from all branches. Their principle's are compassionate, educational, charitable and patriotic. They are 100% funded by donation's from the private sector and fundraising. Their goal is to give back to Americas wounded veterans by providing no cost outdoor activities. They provide a network for our veterans to heal mentally and physically in the great outdoors.This year we are hoping to help with their Veterans Resource Center Campaign. The center will provide year round support, connection, and purpose for the men and women who served our country.
Come out to Alpha Fitness Den this 4th of July for either a 5K or a 2 mile walk to support our veterans! Proceeds for this race will be donated to the local Hooah organization. Come run or walk with us to support a great cause! Sign in and packet pick up begins at 7:00 AM and ends at 7:45 AM race day morning.
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY AT 8:00 AM
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
88°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Piper City, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Forrest, IL
Population
1,008
as of 2023
Elevation
686 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 33 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk?
- God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk is a running race held in Forrest, Illinois on July 4, 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 God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Forrest, Illinois at 25284 E 825 North Rd, Forrest, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk
Jul 4, 2026