Run The Woods
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K (Youth) · 8K & more
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
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.
Host City
About Hudson, IL
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.
Coming Up
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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 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, Hudson, IL. 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