Pecatonica Labor Day 5K
Pecatonica Labor Day 5K is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Pecatonica, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (35 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for Pecatonica Labor Day 5K and Family Fun Run inspired by Pecatonica's Crooked River 5K. This is the first annual race to be held the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, August 30, 2025. In full remembrance of the Crooked River 5K, the race will start at the Pecatonica Public Library, down to the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, follow along the Pecatonica River Bike Path and follows back to Pecatonica Public Library. The 5K run/ walk will start at 0800. The Awards ceremony will be held at approximately 0930. This event is being hosted by the Pecatonica Economic Development Committee in conjunction with the Pecatonica Labor Day Event.
Pricing
$30.00 pre-registration for the 5K. This is a family-friendly event with special pricing for youth 0-17 years old and participants 80 years old and above. Rockford Road Runners discount applies. No discounts will be honored on race day and pricing will increase $7.00.
Shirts and Medals
T-Shirts will be available from BAX-Ts in Pecatonica. Shirts are guaranteed with race packet pick-up if registration is completed before August 22, 2025. Shirts will not be available after this date.
Timing
Chip timing will be provided by Racing Expectations
Age Groups (both male and female)
0-14, 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+
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
78°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freeport Waste Wtp, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pecatonica, IL
City Elevation
764 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Pecatonica Labor Day 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Pecatonica Labor Day 5K
Sep 5, 2026