YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program
YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Springfield, IL, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
STRIDE Boys Character Education & Running Program
Success, Teamwork, Respect, Inspiration, Determination = Excellence in character. Stride is similar to the well-known girls running program. Open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys, this afterschool activity meets twice per week for 10 weeks. Each session focuses on a different topic like bullying or sportsmanship using open discussion, games and running exercises to teach real-life lessons. The boys finish their season with a 5K run with the girls’ group.
2026 Fall Season
Dates: Sept 8 - Nov 16
Fall 5K Race: Saturday, Nov 14 at Lincoln Land Community College
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
590 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 82 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
76
Days to train
- Race
- YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program
Nov 14, 2026