
From the Organizer
The Stockton 5k/10k run walk will take place at the Stockton Memorial Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Race registration will start at 7:00 AM at the Stockton Park House and pre-packet pick-up will be Friday, July 10th from 5-7pm at the Stockton Park House. We will have chip timing provided by J3timing with results posted during the event. We will provide snacks, subway cookies, and refreshments after the race.
Best Runner Perks in Northwest Illinois:
1) On-course music provided
2) Race Day T-Shirts provided to all runners
3) Instant race results online and on your phone
4) Family Discounts
5) Breathtaking scenery and views on a great community course
Email info@stockton-chamber.com for more information.
A big thank you to all of the great community support we receive from our community's sponsors who make this event a success.
This Event is Chip Timed and Scored By J3 Timing. Results will be posted live at www.J3Timing.com.
Events
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stockton 3 Nne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
941 ft
Nearest Airport
DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 111 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stockton 5k / 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
Stockton 5k / 10k
Jul 11, 2026