Going The Distance for the Salvation Army
Going The Distance for the Salvation Army is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Urbana, IL, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This event is a charity community run with all proceeds going towards the Salvation Army. If you are unable to attend the run but would still like the help the cause, there is an option to just donate as well. While this event began in Morton, IL, we have brought a counterpart to the University of Illinois. This event is being run by Going The Distance in conjunction with the Salvation Army in Champaign to put on the best race possible!
This year, the run will take place on October 17th at 9:00am. Please show up by 8:50am to check in at the check in table on the east side of the Main Quad by Foellinger Auditorium. Check-in will be open from 8:00am-8:50am. The start and finish lines are between the Foreign Languages Building and Foelinger Auditorium. You can view a course map below with mile and kilometer markers as well as a view of where to park. Restrooms are available inside of the Foreign Languages Building or anywhere else accessible on the quad.
All participants who register before 10/16 are guaranteed to receive a Chick-Fil-A gift card upon check-in on race day. T-shirts are not guaranteed after 10/5.
Course Map with Mile and Kilometer Splits
For more information, check out our website at www.goingthedistance.co.
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
65°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Champaign 3s, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Urbana, IL
Population
38,447
as of 2023
City Elevation
737 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 104 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Going The Distance for the Salvation Army, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
50
Days to train
- Race
- Going The Distance for the Salvation Army
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL
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Going The Distance for the Salvation Army
Oct 17, 2026