Tutty Baker Fest 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Come to downtown Freeport for Tutty Baker Fest and enjoy a family friendly 5k, July 11th at 8am on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail. Shot gun start at the Tutty's Crossing Trailhead.
Day of registration and packet pick up starts at 7am.
Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children 14 years old and under with proceeds going to Friends Forever Humane Society. Unisex T-shirt choices for adults: sizes are small, medium, large, XL and XXL adult. T-shirt choices for youth: sizes small, medium and large.
Awards to top overall female and male and 1st through 3rd in each age group. Age groups are 1-10, 11-14, 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+
Register by June 25th to guarantee a t-shirt. We will have very limited t-shirts for anyone who registers after June 25th or day of registration so make sure to register by deadline if you want a shirt.
*in the event of inclement weather, thank you for your donation.
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freeport Waste Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Freeport, IL
Population
23,636
as of 2023
Elevation
797 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 91 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Tutty Baker Fest 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tutty Baker Fest 5K?
- Tutty Baker Fest 5K is a running race held in Freeport, Illinois on July 11, 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 Tutty Baker Fest 5K?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Freeport, Illinois at 250 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tutty Baker Fest 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tutty Baker Fest 5K
Jul 11, 2026