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Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Date
September 26, 2026
Distance
1/2 Marathon · 5K
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From the Organizer

A very fast, out and back half marathon course set up on the scenic Stone Bridge Trail in Roscoe, Illinois.

Packet Pick Up will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th at the Roscoe Branch of the Stateline Family YMCA. 

Please Note: There will be no race day registration or packet pick-up.  Please reach out to Beth Black(bblack@statelineymca.org) for special requests.  

Please Note:  To receive a t-shirt please register by 9/7/26.  

 

Events

1/2 Marathon7:30 AMRegister →
5K7:45 AMRegister →

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

67°

Typical Low

46°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Beloit, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 6:48 PMDaylight 12h 0m

Host City

About Roscoe, IL

Population

10,881

as of 2023

Elevation

765 ft

Nearest Airport

RFD

Chicago Rockford International Airport · 16 mi

Major Hub

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 64 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

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Days to train

Race
Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k
Date
September 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

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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 Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k?
Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k is a running race held in Roscoe, Illinois on September 26, 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 Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Roscoe, Illinois at Leland Park, Roscoe, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Sep 26, 2026

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