Italian Fest 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Kids Dash
From the Organizer
The Italian Fest Committee is excited to host the 5K race and Kids Dash.
5K Course: The course is a flat and fast out & back route finishing on Main St.
Kids Dash: Distance will be a ~1/4 mile out & back on Main St after the 5K. Open to all kids 10 & under. Kids will receive a finishers medal.
Chip timing: Provided by Final Lap Racing
Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Females and Top 3 in following Age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
Early Bib &Shirt Pickup: Friday, September 18th, at Italian Fest on Main Street from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Race Day Bib &Shirt Pickup: Saturday, September 19th, at Italian Fest on Main Street from 6:30am - 8:00am
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
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cahokia St Louis Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Collinsville, IL
Population
24,126
as of 2023
Elevation
519 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 21 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Italian Fest 5K?
- Italian Fest 5K is a running race held in Collinsville, Illinois on September 19, 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 Italian Fest 5K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Collinsville, Illinois at 221 West Main St, Collinsville, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Italian Fest 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Italian Fest 5K
Sep 19, 2026