Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Elgin, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
Register now for the first-ever Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run as part of ECC Homecoming Week 2026. This event is open to all ECC students, alumni, employees, and community members. Join us for a morning of movement, connection, and Spartan pride. Whether you're an experienced runner, casual walker, or cheering on family and friends, everyone can participate.
Registration includes a commemorative Spartan Sprint T-shirt and supports the Elgin Community College Foundation's efforts to create opportunities for students through scholarships, programs, and educational initiatives.
After the race, join us for the Welcome Home Spartan Family Picnic and continue the celebration with fellow Spartans. Together, we'll honor ECC's past, celebrate its present, and help build a brighter future for the next generation of students. Once a Spartan, always a Spartan!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Elgin Community College Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
9:30 a.m. – Check-in and Kickoff
10:00 a.m. – Race Start
$25 – Age 11 and older
$15 – children aged 5 - 10 years old
Children under 4 are free
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
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elgin, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elgin, IL
Population
114,106
as of 2023
City Elevation
821 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 21 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?
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59
Days to train
- Race
- Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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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
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Elgin 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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Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
Sep 20, 2026