Shannon Labor Day/Homecoming 5k is a running race on September 6, 2026 in Shannon, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Join Eastland Cross Country Tea, as they host the Shannon Homecoming/Labor Day 5k. Race starts at 8am on the 300 Block of S. Hickory Shannon, IL.
On-site Registration and T-Shirt pick up will start at 7am at the Shannon Village Park Pavilion.
$25.00 Early Bird entry fee.
$30.00 Day of Race entry fee.
*T-shirts are first come until we run out.
*Run/Walk regardless of weather. If canceled due to extreme weather, we would like to thank you for your donation and shirts preordered shirts will still be available.
*Stay and enjoy Shannon Homecoming festivities after race (firehouse will have pancake breakfast open till noon, bingo, carnival games and rides, craft show, music, and more food in downtown Shannon.
if 3.1 miles is too long, you are welcome to walk a distance comfortable for you and help us raise funds for the Eastland XC team.
Awards will follow race at approx. 9:15am
Overall plaques for top male and female
3 medals in each age group for both men and women: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Polo 5nw, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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