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 (92 days 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
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
69°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kaskaskia Rvr Navigation Lock, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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92
Days to train
- Race
- Popeye's Fall Festival 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Popeye's Fall Festival 5K
Oct 17, 2026