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Popeye's Fall Festival 5K

Popeye's Fall Festival 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Chester, IL, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
October 17, 2026 (1 day to go)
Price
$25
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

The Chester Running Club Presents:

Popeye's Fall Festival 5k  

Chester, IL 62233

Saturday October 17, 2026

 9:00 am

Registration 7:30-8:45 AM

Buena Vista National Bank

1309 Swanwick Street, Chester IL  

Online Registration: $25  

Race Day Registration will be accepted. Checks payable to Chester Running Club 

Registration MUST be received by October 10th to guarantee a shirt.

Competitive 5K Run,  Walk & 1.5 mile Fun Run

Categories for 5K Run(Men & Women)  14 years and younger : 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and older.

-Categories for 5K Walk (Men & Women) 24 years and younger, 25-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-69, 70-79, 80 and older.

-Awards: 5K Run: Given to the Overall Male, Female, Top 3 finishers in each 5K 

-Walk: Given to the Overall Male, Female, Top 3 finishers in each age category

 

Events

5K Run$25
5K walk$25
Fun Run$25

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race day

Saturday, 10/17

High

60°

Low

34°

Conditions

Sunny

Chance of Rain

0%

Wind

3 to 9 mph

Sunrise 7:09 AMSunset 6:18 PMDaylight 11h 9m

About Chester, IL

Nearest Airport

BLV

Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport · 44 mi

Major Hub

STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 65 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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Race
Popeye's Fall Festival 5K
Date
October 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Popeye's Fall Festival 5K?
Popeye's Fall Festival 5K is a running race held in Chester, Illinois on October 17, 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 Popeye's Fall Festival 5K?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Chester, Illinois at 1309 Swanwick Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Popeye's Fall Festival 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Popeye's Fall Festival 5K

Oct 17, 2026

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