McKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' Dash
McKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' Dash is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Lebanon, IL, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Kick off McKendree University's Homecoming & Family Weekend at the Rise and Shine 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash! Enjoy a fun course through McKendree University's campus and historic downtown Lebanon—perfect for runners, walkers, and future Bearcats alike.
- 7 a.m. - 5K Walk/Run starting line will be located at the circle drive in front of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
- 8:15 a.m. (Approximately) - The Kids' Dash (150 meter) will take place at the conclusion of the 5K Walk/Run around the circle drive in front of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Participants will receive a t-shirt and participant medal!
Sign-up by September 26th to be guaranteed a t-shirt and finisher medal!
Early packet pickup will be October 6th - 8th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Hills Clubhouse at McKendree University (1015 Belleville Ave., Lebanon, IL).
Day of check-in for race and walk-up participants should go to purple tent in center of the Hett cirlce drive.
Parking will be in lot H for this event. Participants will need to walk to starting line/area.
Adult 5K $35
McKendree Student Discount 5K $20
Kids Dash $15
Participants will receive a t-shirt and participant medal. Kids' Dash participants will receive a t-shirt, medal and a Raising Cane's certificate.
Awards: Awards will be given to the Overall Male Winner, Overall Female Winner, and to the top participant in each ten-year age division (10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, etc.).
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
75°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Belleville Siu Rsch, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lebanon, IL
Nearest Airport
BLV
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- McKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' Dash
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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McKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' Dash
Oct 10, 2026