Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Fairbury, IL
- Fairbury Fair Grounds, 600 S 3rd St, 61739
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Double-check key detailsRun or walk for a cause at the Fairbury Fairgrounds, with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseJoin the Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk, a community event where every step supports a vital cause. Held at the Fairbury Fairgrounds, this race is dedicated to raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Participants can enjoy a flat course and vie for awards across numerous age divisions. Register early to secure your complimentary event t-shirt.
What to expect
- Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with your participation.
- Compete for overall and age group awards across many divisions.
- Receive a free t-shirt if you register by July 30th.
Standout details
- Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Awards for overall and age divisions
- Free t-shirt for early registrants
- Starts and finishes at Fairbury Fairgrounds
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 2 Miles
Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM CDT · From $30.00
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM CDT · From $30.00
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Kids Fun Run
Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM CDT · From $10.00
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
There will not be paper registration on race day. Please complete your registration online prior to arriving on site.
All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!
The race will Start and Finish at the Fairbury Fairgrounds. Race starts promptly at 8AM
Same day registration begins at 6:45am and ends promptly at 7:30.
Free t-shirt for all who are registered on or before July 30th.
Award Presentation Immediately following the Kid’s Fun Run
Award categories: Overall Male, Overall Female, Men’s and Women’s Divisions: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over.
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