Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- Spartan Sprint 5k/Family Fun Run
From the Organizer
Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
You are invited to the Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run as a part of the ECC Homecoming Weekend celebration. This event is open to all ECC students, alumni, and community members.
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 – adult
$15 – children 15 and under
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
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
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Days to train
- Race
- Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
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Mud, obstacles, and miles. Raw fitness meets mental grit in a way no other sport matches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run?
- Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run is an obstacle course race held in Elgin, Illinois on September 20, 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 obstacle course races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Elgin, Illinois at Building B, Lakeside Patio, Elgin, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
Sep 20, 2026