Reagan Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
This is the 26th year anniversary of the Reagan Run. The race will be on July 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. This is a unique 5K race that winds throughout the downtown, into wooded areas, and along the river. It benefits various not-for-profit organizations.
Packet Pick-up:
- Friday, July 3rd - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dixon YMCA, 110 N. Galena Avenue
- In-person registration available during packet pick-up
- Credit card/Debit available on 7/3 and 7/4
Race Day Schedule:
- 6:30 - 7:30 AM: Race-day registration and check-in.
- 7:30 AM: Kids Fun Run start
- 8:00 AM: 5K start
Please - no strollers and no pets in the 5K. Thank you
Awards:
Awards presented after race. Overall winners do not receive age group awards.
- Unique award to first overall male and female
- First three places, each division, male and female: 10/under, 11-14, 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+
- Masters overall for Male and Female
Walkers:
Walkers are welcome and encouraged. For safety reasons, walkers will line up behind the runners.
Official times will be available for persons finishing in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dixon 1w, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dixon, IL
Population
15,166
as of 2023
Elevation
665 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 82 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Reagan Run?
- Reagan Run is a running race held in Dixon, 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 Reagan Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Dixon, Illinois at 810 S. Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Reagan Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Reagan Run
Jul 4, 2026