Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 757 East Pells, Paxton, IL
- Distance
- Paxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
It's time for Paxton's annual 5K run! Now with electronic signup AND timing! Our race will benefit the Coins for Kids Masonic charity. So come out and run, bring some change for the bucket, and let's have a great race day!
We have some exciting changes this year. Including our all electronic signup and timing, we are going to be able to filter out race results by gender and age group, so everyone can see where they stack up!
Registration will be $35 for early bird registration before May 1st and $40 after May 1st up until race day, July 4th. Race day registration starts at 7:00 AM at Pells Park in Paxton, with the race starting at 8:00. The cutoff to get a t-shirt will be registration by June 19th. The course will remain the same as last year.
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paxton 2 Wsw.
Host City
About Paxton, IL
Population
4,201
as of 2023
Elevation
789 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 94 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 757 East Pells, Paxton, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K?
- Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K is a running race held in Paxton, Illinois on July 4, 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 Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Paxton, Illinois at 757 East Pells, Paxton, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K
Jul 4, 2026