Still Standing
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- Still Standing 5k · 1-Mile Fun Walk · 5K - Kids Run & more
From the Organizer
ELGIN UNITED
A 5K for Mental Health Awareness & Community Connection
It is a 5k event that will help build new connections by bringing together people from different backgrounds and promoting a sense of unity
and support. Our faith-based mental health awareness 5K will have a positive impact on the quality of life of Elgin's residents by raising
awareness, encouraging physical activity, building connections, supporting businesses, and providing resources and education.
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
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
31%
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Still Standing, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- Still Standing
- Date
- September 19, 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
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 Still Standing?
- Still Standing is a running race held in Elgin, Illinois on September 19, 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 Still Standing?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Elgin, Illinois at 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120, Elgin, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Still Standing?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Still Standing
Sep 19, 2026