Run Your Bass Off
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Walk (Untimed)
From the Organizer
We hope you will join us for our 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk event supporting the Olympia Bass Fishing Team! Our youth fishing team travels all over the state competing in tournaments in the Fall and Spring. We are dedicated to teaching our young anglers the joys of fishing and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Your support will help with tournament fees, travel expenses, and equipment needs.
Following the race, be sure to stick around and enjoy the rest of Stanford’s Good Old Days Festival.
Festival activities include: food/ craft vendors and live music at the park, parade, car show, pool games, pony rides, petting zoo, and foam party. The evening will conclude with a grand fireworks display. Full schedule and details about the festival can be found on their Facebook page.
Awards: Top M/F Overall and Top M/F in each age group: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Race Day Checkin Opens at 6AM
Shirts guaranteed if you register by June 30th.
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington 5w, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stanford, IL
Population
469
as of 2023
Elevation
679 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 16 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 120 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run Your Bass Off, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Stanford, IL
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5 Mile
13 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run Your Bass Off?
- Run Your Bass Off is a running race held in Stanford, Illinois on July 18, 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 Your Bass Off?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Stanford, Illinois at 203 N Blackstone Ave, Stanford, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Your Bass Off?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Your Bass Off
Jul 18, 2026