
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
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
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
Your Next Start Line
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Minooka Summerfest 5k
Jun 13, 2026