Hill of a Race
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 1001 Ethel Pkwy, Bloomington, IL
- Distance
- Endurance Challenge · Competitive - Men - 8:30AM · Competitive - Men - Master's Division (40+) - 8:30AM & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to Year #9 of Hill of a Race! We are back for 2026 and looking forward to seeing all of our returning racers as well as welcoming all the new entries! We'll have the Endurance Challenge, Competitive Men & Women, Master's (40+) and multiple Recreational waves all awaiting you and your family and friends!
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
85°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bloomington, IL
Population
78,703
as of 2023
Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 2 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 109 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 Hill of a Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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3 miles away
Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)
5K
Less than a mile away
St. Jude Walk
Less than a mile away
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.
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Hill of a Race?
- Hill of a Race is a running race held in Bloomington, Illinois on August 15, 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 Hill of a Race?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Bloomington, Illinois at 1001 Ethel Pkwy, Bloomington, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hill of a Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hill of a Race
Aug 15, 2026