Minooka Summerfest 5k
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- Downtown Minooka, Minooka, IL
- Distance
- Minooka Summerfest 5k Race 2026
From the Organizer
Registration:
Online: Online registration is $35.00 plus online fee. See links below. Registrations after the June 2nd will be $40.00. Online registration closes June 12th.
Friday Night & Race Day - $40.00
Registration and packet pickup will be held on Friday, June 12th from 6:00pm till 8:00pm AND on race day from 6:30am to 7:30am under the big tent at the corner of Wabena Ave. and Mondamin St. Please pay by cash or checks payable to Minooka Lions Club.
Race Day:
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Registration: 6:45am to 7:45am
5k Run begins at 8:00am
Course:
Out and back, 5k (3.1 miles). Split times at 1 and 2 miles. Water available at the finish, and on the course. Race will be held on closed village streets, paved and rolling hills.
Age Categories:
11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above.
Awards:
First Overall Male and Female, and top 2 in each age category. Ceremony will be held after the kid’s races in the registration tent. Raffle prizes will be drawn based on bib numbers. We’re giving away over $200 worth of gift certificates, so please
stick around
Chip Timing:
Professional race chip timing by J3 Timing. Results will be posted on www.j3timing.com by Sunday, June 14th and on the Minooka Lions Club website.
Directions from I-80:
Exit at Ridge Road (Exit 122),
Go south to McEvilly Road, turn left. Left onto Wabena Avenue. Proceed north to registration tent,
just past the train tracks.
Questions - Contact Scott Lemke - (815) 212-0819 or
minookasummerfest5k@gmail.com
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
88°
Low
64°
Conditions
Slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
36%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Minooka, IL
Population
12,632
as of 2023
Elevation
584 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Minooka Summerfest 5k?
- Minooka Summerfest 5k is a running race held in Minooka, Illinois on June 13, 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 Minooka Summerfest 5k?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Minooka, Illinois at Downtown Minooka, Minooka, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Minooka Summerfest 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Minooka Summerfest 5k
Jun 13, 2026