
Labor Day Fun Run is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Decatur, IL.
From the Organizer
Labor Day Fun Run or Walk at Fleet Feet Decatur!
Kick off your Labor Day the right way — lace up, wear your best RED, WHITE & BLUE, and join us for a festive morning run or walk!
Choose your distance:
👟 1 Mile Walk
🏃 3 Mile Run
All levels welcome — this is a fun, self-led run on open roads with provided routes. Come as you are, just make it patriotic!
🍩 Stick around after for DONUTS!
📅 Monday, September 1
⏰ Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM
📍 Fleet Feet Decatur
🛒 Special Labor Day Store Hours: 7:30–9:30 AM
Stop in before or after for HUGE in-store specials!
🥫 This event is FREE — but we're collecting donations for the WSOY Community Food Drive. Bring a non-perishable item or a few bucks and help us give back this holiday weekend!
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
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
70,368
as of 2023
City Elevation
677 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 107 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
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Labor Day Fun Run
Sep 7, 2026