Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 140 Shawnee, Loda, IL
- Distance
- Lake Escape 10 K · Lake Escape 5K · Lake Escape Kids 1K
From the Organizer
The Lake Escape is a rolling, partially shaded figure-8 course traversing the roads around the beautiful twin lakes, Lake Iroquois and Bayles Lake, in Loda, IL. Starting near the beach of Lake Iroquois, 10k runners will complete the clockwise loop around Bayles Lake prior to heading towards the counter-clockwise loop around Lake Iroquois and finish with a downhill sprint to the beach. 5k runners will only run the loop around Lake Iroquois. A kid's 1K will be held near the beach immediately following the conclusion of the 10K. Awards will be given to the overall male and female in each race as well as top 3 age group awards for the following age groups under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ . Special Note: All runners are welcome to take a dip in the lake at the beach to cool off after the race!!
Starting time for the race will be 7:30.
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paxton 2 Wsw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Loda, IL
Elevation
748 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K?
- Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K is a running race held in Loda, Illinois on June 20, 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 Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Loda, Illinois at 140 Shawnee, Loda, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K
Jun 20, 2026