From the Organizer
July 25 • 10:00 AM • Plano, IL
Saddle up, partner — we’re takin’ this run straight to the ranch! Join us at Fox Ranch in Plano for a western‑themed 5K where the boots are optional, but the attitude sure ain’t.
We’re going full Daisy Duke meets Cowboy Up, so dust off those denim shorts, grab your cowboy hats, shine up those belt buckles, and if the fellas want to show up in chaps… well, we ain’t stoppin’ ya. This is a summer run with a whole lot of sass and a whole lot of country charm.
The course winds through the open ranch property and surrounding countryside, giving you that wide‑open‑spaces feeling while you kick up some dust and have a whole lot of fun doing it.
Stick around after the finish for post‑race drinks, music, photos, and ranch‑style mingling — because the fun doesn’t stop when the clock does.
🎁 Prizes & Shenanigans
🤠 Best Dressed (Costume Contest)
We’re lookin’ for the boldest, wildest, rootin’‑tootin’ western getup out there. Winner gets a bottle of wine — because lookin’ that good deserves a toast.
🥇 First Place Runner
Fastest on the ranch earns an extra drink ticket — you ran hard, now sip easy.
🔟 10th Place Runner
Lucky number ten takes home a cowbell — because every ranch needs more cowbell.
🐢 Last Place Runner
Our “Dead‑Last Cowboy Award” goes to the final finisher, who’ll receive a roll of toilet paper… or at least the cardboard tube, since ya took so long, pardner.
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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Aurora Muni Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Plano, IL
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K?
- Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K is a running race held in Plano, Illinois on July 25, 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 Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Plano, Illinois at 12474 US Highway 34. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K
Jul 25, 2026