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Run The Woods

Run The Woods is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Hudson, IL, with an entry fee of $30.

Date
October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
Price
$30
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

All proceeds benefit Easterseals Central Illinois & Timber Pointe Outdoor Center where every child, regardless of ability, has the chance to attend and enjoy camp.

Awards (Same for the 5K and 8K):
Top Overall Male and Female, Top 1 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

Packet Pickup will be available Friday (TBD) or 7AM-8:45AM at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center. Races will start at 9AM.

Events

5K$30
5K (Youth)$30
8K$30
8K (Youth)$30
1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed$30

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

72°

Typical Low

46°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:54 AMSunset 6:34 PMDaylight 11h 40m

Host City

About Hudson, IL

City Elevation

753 ft

Nearest Airport

BMI

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 10 mi

Major Hub

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport · 103 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

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 Woods, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

72

Days to train

Race
Run The Woods
Date
October 3, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

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.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Hudson than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run The Woods?+
Run The Woods is a running race held in Hudson, Illinois on October 3, 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 Woods?+
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hudson, Illinois at 20 Timber Pointe Lane. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run The Woods?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run The Woods

Oct 3, 2026

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