
From the Organizer
The Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k and 10k will take place during the Williamsville`s Autumn on the Boulevard. All the proceeds support the Jared Lee. Edge Memorial Scholarship, awarded to students entering the medical field. The race will consist of a paved trail starting at the Jr High School then moving onto the Heritage Route 66 Bike Trail.
Event Details:
Date: September 12th, 2026
Race Start time: 8am, packet and t-shirt pick up starts at 7:30am
Awards: Prizes will be awarded to top 3 male and female finishers.
T-shirts: If registered by September 1st t-shirts are available to be requested.
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield Capital Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,519
as of 2023
Elevation
603 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 94 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k
Sep 12, 2026