Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 323 S Main St, Walnut, IL
- Distance
- Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS · Wheelchair Division 5k for ALS · T-Shirt Only ("Non-Participant")
From the Organizer
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS. Saturday, July 4, 2026 8:00 a.m. 323 S, Main St., Walnut, Illinois
Starting line is in front of Bureau Valley Elementary Walnut Campus. Check in at park tent south of the school.
All proceeds will be donated to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) research.
RACE FEATURES: 3.1 MILES, Accurately measured, Chipped timing with a gun start, Mile marker clocks, Aid Station, Traffic control, Refreshments, T-Shirts. Computerized results!
WALKERS ARE WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!!
Check-In & Race Day Registration: 6:45-7:45 am, south of school at tent by park shelter. Please arrive early.
Entry Fee: $20.00 and guarantee t-shirt if received by Friday, June 26.
Make checks payable to Running Through ALS LTD. MAIL PAYMENT TO: Running Through ALS LTD PO Box 141 Walnut, IL 61376 EMAIL: walnut5kals@gmail.com Phone # 815-303-9348
Awards: Male & Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies.
Trophies to first male & female Walnut finishers. $100 to 1st Place Male and to 1st Place Female. $50 to 2nd Place Male and to 2nd Place Female.
Medals to 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups: 10 & under, 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 & over.
We will continue our Wheel Chair Division!!!
Timing and results will be provided by Racing Expectations. Results will be posted after the race and online at: www.racingexpectations.com and www.starvedrockrunners.org. Awards will follow. No pets or bicycles allowed. In case of race cancellation (due to events beyond our control) we thank you for your donation.
Awards ceremony to follow. Restroom facilities and locker room to shower are available on site.
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Walnut, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Walnut, IL
Elevation
720 ft
Nearest Airport
MLI
Quad City International Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 93 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- What is the Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS?
- Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS is a running race held in Walnut, Illinois on July 4, 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 Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Walnut, Illinois at 323 S Main St, Walnut, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS
Jul 4, 2026