
From the Organizer
9th Annual KC Blue Classic Alumni & Friends 5k Run/Walk
Hosted by the Kaskaskia College Cross Country Team
August 1, 2026
The race will take place on the campus of Kaskaskia College located near Centralia, But if you want to race virtual that is cool too! Just sign up and we will get your t-shirt to you. Send us your race time and we will add awards for the racers that is located the furthest away from the KC campus!
$30 pre-race day registration
Awards will be awarded based on number of entries
All registration entries will receive a race T-Shirt.
For any questions contact Mike Hargis 618-322-0202
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
88°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Iuka 12 Sw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,009
as of 2023
Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
BLV
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 68 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
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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.
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Kaskaskia Blue Classic 5k 2026
Aug 1, 2026