Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk
Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Effingham, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 214 W Jefferson, Effingham, IL
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Kick off Ham City Fall Fest with our family-friendly Fall Fest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk! Run through the heart of downtown Effingham, past local restaurants, shops, and businesses, and enjoy a fun, energetic start to the day.
Parents are welcome to register for and join the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk with their kids. Children 4 and under can run for FREE! If you’re already signed up for the 5K, you can also run the Fun Run/Walk with your child at no extra cost.
After the race stick around or come back for Fall Fest’s food trucks, beer tent, and live music starting at noon!
Sign up by October 3rd to grab your official Ham City Fall Fest T-shirt!
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
68°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Effingham 3sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Effingham, IL
Population
12,258
as of 2023
City Elevation
582 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 101 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 Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
50
Days to train
- Race
- Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 214 W Jefferson, Effingham, IL
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Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026