Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

Location: 101 W. North St., Dwight, IL 60420
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a flat, fast, and certified 5K during Dwight's festive Harvest Days, with awards for top finishers and a medal for the first 200.

Competitive
Festive

Great for

Military & First Responders

Join the Dwight Harvest Days 5K, a chip-timed race set during the town's lively Harvest Days Festival. Runners can enjoy a flat and fast course through residential streets, complete with police traffic control and clear markings. The event offers competitive elements for the 5K, including awards for top finishers across various age groups and a medal for the first 200 to cross the finish line. It's a well-organized opportunity to run a certified course and experience the local festival atmosphere.

What to expect

From the organizer

Come join us for our annual Dwight Harvest Day 5k! Taking place during Dwight's weekend long Harvest Days Festival, there's sure to be something fun for everyone! For more information please visit dwightharvestdays.com

Starved Rock Circuit Race

Date & Registration Info:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 Start time: 8:30 am NO DAY OF REGISTRATION OFFERED $30 for 5K received by 9-4-26 (5K registrants will receive an official time) $25 for 3K received by 9-4-26 (3K registrants will NOT receive an official time or medal) Starved Rock Runner Circuit Race T-shirts only guaranteed if registered by 9-4-26 The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal Packet pick up available between 7:00 - 8:15 am the day of the race at the North Pavilion of Renfrew Park.

Awards:

The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal Male top finisher (slider to put on medal) Female top finisher (slider to put on medal) Male Dwight resident top finisher (slider to put on medal) Female Dwight resident top finisher (slider to put on medal) Age groups both male and female (3 deep will receive a slider to put on medal): 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, 75-79, 80 & above Race Course:

Chip timed (5K only) The course is flat and fast utilizing residential streets with police traffic control. It is well marked with signs and painted streets. Accurate splits at 1 and 2 miles with water. Restrooms available. USA Track and Field Certification The Goodies:

All participants registered by 9-4-26 will receive a Harvest Days 5K t-shirt The first 200 5K finishers will receive a medal Post race refreshments