JMH 5K/10K
JMH 5K/10K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Jacksonville, IL, with an entry fee of $32.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Location
- 1600 W. Walnut, Jacksonville, IL
- Price
- $32
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The JMH 5K/10K, presented by Gatorade, is Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The JMH 5K/10K is the longest, consecutive running event in Jacksonville. 2026 is our 32nd year.
Be prepared for a PR as both courses are flat and fast. Both courses start and finish on the east side of the campus (Founders Lane) of Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
The first 200 runners to cross the finish line receive a custom finishers medal. First, second and third place awards are presented to males and females in 13 age categories. All paid runners receive a tech shirt, post-race refreshments and a chance to win some great prizes! We must receive your registration by noon, October 6, to guarantee a shirt.
Packet pickup for Springfield-area runners:
Thursday, October 15, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield. You may also register at pick-up.
Packet pickup for Jacksonville-area runners:
Friday, October 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby at JMH. You may also register at pick-up.
Packet pickup on race day:
Saturday, October 17, from 7-7:50 a.m.
Awards to top overall male and female finishers in each race and the first, second, and third place finishers, male and female, in the following age categories: under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over.
Showers available at Fitness World Health Club (south of the hospital/across the street) following the race. Runners must show race number at desk.
For the safety of each participant, headphones are strongly discouraged on the course. For the safety of participants and spectators, dogs are not allowed on the course or at the start/finish area.
Both courses are USA Track and Field-certified. Both races qualify for the SRRC Participation Series points.
Parking in Fitness World north lot (south and across the street from JMH) and lots on the south, north and east sides of the hospital. Watch for parking signs.
Proceeds from the 2026 event will be given to the Prairieland United Way.
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
67°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville 2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jacksonville, IL
Population
17,490
as of 2023
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 67 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 JMH 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Jacksonville, IL
Levee Trail Trek 5K
5K · From $35 · 3960 Central Point Rd
29 miles away
Titus 2:12 Restoration Run/Walk
5K · From $35 · 1501 S. Grand Ave W
31 miles away
6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K Run/Walk
5K · From $35 · Nichols Park
2 miles away
The F.I.R.M. Family 5K Fun Run
5K · From $35 · 1501 S. Grand Ave W.
31 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Jacksonville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to JacksonvilleFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the JMH 5K/10K?+
When and where is the JMH 5K/10K?+
How do I register for the JMH 5K/10K?+
JMH 5K/10K
Oct 17, 2026