Strawfest Strut 5K
Strawfest Strut 5K is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Mount Morris, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a fun and meaningful day at the Strawfest Strut 5K Run/Walk! Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, or just want to support a great cause, this event is for everyone. Bring your friends, family, and community spirit as we come together to make a difference.
This event supports Encore and Oregon High School XC Team. Every registration helps us continue this important work.
All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Come out for a great day of exercise, community, and giving back!
Register by August 12th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Polo 5nw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Morris, IL
Population
2,679
as of 2023
City Elevation
939 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Strawfest Strut 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
- Race
- Strawfest Strut 5K
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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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.
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Mount Morris 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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Strawfest Strut 5K
Aug 22, 2026