Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start
Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start is a running race on June 26, 2027 in Freeport, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- June 26, 2027 (338 days to go)
- Location
- 1799 S. Park Blvd, Freeport, IL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This is a great event whether you are a novice runner looking to run your first 5k, or a seasoned competitor looking to beat your personal best time. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to participate. The course consists of flat roadways and paths that wind through picturesque Krape Park. The race is also part of the Rockford Road Runners circuit. All pre-registered participants will receive an event T-shirt.
Starting in the parking lot near mini golf and the baseball field, along Yellow Creek, past the Krape Park waterfall, and twin caves, over two scenic bridges then out the tree lined south entrance of the park and return. Refreshments and awards after the race int eh Gunkle Shelter. The course is certified by USA Track and Field (code IL-12088-JW) and recognized by RRCA.
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freeport Waste Wtp, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Freeport, IL
Population
23,636
as of 2023
City Elevation
797 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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338
Days to train
- Race
- Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start
- Date
- June 26, 2027
- Location
- 1799 S. Park Blvd, Freeport, IL
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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start
Jun 26, 2027