River Rat Races 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10M Run
River Rat Races 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10M Run is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Bourbonnais, IL, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
On Sunday, November 8th, the Kankakee River Running Club will be hosting the 2026 River Rat Races at Kankakee River State Park on the bike trail just west of Rock Creek suspension bridge. Packet pickup and race day registration will be at the shelter east of the suspension bridge. It is event number five of the club's Classic Series. There will be water on course and post-race refreshments also will be available before and during awards.
Schedule
7:00 AM: Park opens
7:15 AM: Packet pickup/registration starts (At the pavilion just east of Rock Creek suspension bridge.)
8:00 AM: 10 Mile Run starts
8:30 AM: 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk start
10:00 AM: Post-Race Ceremony (At the pavilion just east of Rock Creek suspension bridge
For More Information
For more information, please contact Kankakee Running Club at KRRClub@gmail.com.
Events
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
54°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kankakee Metro Wastewater, 2 mi from the venue.
About Bourbonnais, IL
Population
18,109
as of 2023
City Elevation
681 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 43 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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31
Days to train
- Race
- River Rat Races 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10M Run
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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River Rat Races 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10M Run
Nov 8, 2026