From the Organizer
Streator's Run For Glory is a friendly and fast 5K starting at City Park in Streator and running through quiet neighborhoods. The course is an out and back route. The Run For Glory 5K kicks off Streator's 4th of July Celebration. Walkers are welcome. It's a fun family event!
Race Features:
The Streator Run For Glory 5K is a Starved Rock Runners Ltd and a Prairie State Road Runner Circuit Race for 2026.
Chip timing and finish line provided by Racing Expectations
Free Kids Fun Run with participation medals starting at 7:40 am
Awards to top three finishers per age group: 9& under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Awards to first Streator male & female finisher, and first overall male and female finisher
Water on course at 1 & 2 miles
Post-race Refreshments of fruit and water
T-Shirts / Tank Tops guaranteed only to participants registered by June 17, 2026.
*Festive Swag Bags to first 100 registered participants*
Free Drink at Legacy Sports Bar and Grill
Race Day Info:
Check in begins at 6:30am @ City Park, Streator, IL (Rt. 23 North, one block North of Main St.)
Start is at the corner of Kent St. and Vermillion St.
Early bird registration $20 through March 31st;
Entry fee of $30 April 1st through July 3rd;
Race day registration $35
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
88°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Streator 3 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,274
as of 2023
Elevation
619 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 45 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 72 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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26
Days to train
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Streator Run For Glory
Jul 4, 2026