Run Today for Tomorrow
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 101-123 W Main St, Ottawa, IL
- Distance
- 5k · 5k Virtual
From the Organizer
Run Today for Tomorrow's 7th annual 5K is back, and as of December of 2025, Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. is officially a 501c3!!
All proceeds will stay in the community and provide financial assistance to community members in getting the help they need as well as a mental health scholarship for local students in the Mental Health field of study. We are partnered with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to make this happen. The goal of Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. is to bring hope and provide help to those affected by suicide. We're running today because we believe in a Tomorrow where everyone is here to see it☀️
Join us on June 27th for our in-person race or virtually you can run around your neighborhood, on a trail, or on a treadmill, post your results, and help share our message with the world!
Another exciting update for 2026; we will be hosting our very first LaSalle County Wellness Fair! The Wellness Fair is a free, family-friendly event that is all about celebrating health, wellness, and community connection. Please stop on by during or after race time.
Whether your participation is in support of the cause, in honor of a loved one, your personal health, or your personal struggles, we encourage you to participate and let your reason drive you to the finish line. #TomorrowNeedsYouHere
Registration Fee - $20 First 10 Participants thereafter $30 (thru 5/27/26 includes t-shirt)*
Registration Fee - $35 (5/27/26 - 6/27/26)
Packet Pickup will be held on Friday June 26th from 3pm-7pm at Small Dog Candle Co 619 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Registration Addon - $10.00 to ship your packet to you
*T-Shirt sizes are S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL and 4XL
The race will be held rain or shine. No refunds are allowed after registration is completed. T-shirt sizes guaranteed for all participants registered by May 27th.
Awards will be as follows:
- Overall male and female
- Top 3 male and female in each age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Feel free to follow us on Facebook at "Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc." for more updates about race day!
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
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 Today for Tomorrow, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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5K
15 miles away
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.
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 Today for Tomorrow?
- Run Today for Tomorrow is a running race held in Ottawa, Illinois on June 27, 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 Today for Tomorrow?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Ottawa, Illinois at 101-123 W Main St, Ottawa, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Today for Tomorrow?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Today for Tomorrow
Jun 27, 2026