Run the Plank 5k
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 211 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL
- Distance
- 5k · 5k Virtual
From the Organizer
Run the Plank
To Support the Pirates
The ship needs your help! Come out and run a 5k to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team!
- Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am
- Race start time @ 9:00am
- Course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School!
- Certified Distance (3.1 miles)
- Traffic controlled
- Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before May 20, 2026.
- LIVE MUSIC!
- We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancelation due to extreme weather there will not be a make up date.
- Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.
- This race benefits OHS XC Team and a portion of proceeds will go to Run Today for Tomorrow
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
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ottawa 5sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ottawa, IL
Population
18,714
as of 2023
Elevation
486 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 60 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 64 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the Plank 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Ottawa, IL
SRRL Kid's Running Clinic
13 miles away
Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa
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Run Today for Tomorrow
Less than a mile away
Folty 5k
5K
15 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Plank 5k?
- Run the Plank 5k is a running race held in Ottawa, Illinois on June 20, 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 Run the Plank 5k?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Ottawa, Illinois at 211 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Plank 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Plank 5k
Jun 20, 2026