Underground Railroad 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 837 Park Ave west, Princeton, IL
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 5k Kiddy Fun Run
From the Organizer
33rd Annual Underground Railroad 5k
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Race Day Schedule:
7:00am Registration and Packet Pick-up
8:00am Kiddie Fun Run Starts
8:30am 5k Race Starts
CERTIFIED COURSE IL25042NM:
Begins and ends at the Bureau County Metro Center
ENTRY FEE
$25 8/6 & Before
$30 8/7 & After
$300 Corporate Team (up to 20 participants)
Kiddy Fun Run FREE!!!
T-shirts Guaranteed to all pre-registered participants. Available to Day-of registrants, while supplies last!
Starved Rock Runners Club Circuit Race
AWARDS:
Overall Male & Female
Top Princeton Male & Female
Male & Female Age Divisions (Top 3 in each division):
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+
DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE:
I-80 to Exit 56. Head South onto Main St. Take a right at Peru St., Left at Anderson St., Right at Park Ave.
Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Ave. West, Princeton, IL 61356
Questions? Please contact Brett Renner, Race Director (815) 876-0721
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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Princeton, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Princeton, IL
Elevation
688 ft
Nearest Airport
PIA
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · 50 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Underground Railroad 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 837 Park Ave west, Princeton, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Underground Railroad 5k?
- Underground Railroad 5k is a running race held in Princeton, Illinois on September 12, 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 Underground Railroad 5k?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Princeton, Illinois at 837 Park Ave west, Princeton, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Underground Railroad 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Underground Railroad 5k
Sep 12, 2026