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Minooka Summerfest 5k

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Minooka, IL
Downtown Minooka, 60447
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Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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A community 5K on paved village streets, offering chip timing and awards within the festive Minooka Summerfest atmosphere.

  • Competitive
  • Festive

Join the Minooka Summerfest 5k for a community run on paved village streets. This event offers a straightforward out-and-back course with rolling hills, perfect for those looking for a timed 5K experience. Compete for overall and age-group awards, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Summerfest. Water stations are available on the course and at the finish line, ensuring a comfortable race day.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K on closed village streets with rolling hills.
  • Receive chip timing and split times at miles 1 and 2.
  • Compete for awards in overall and age categories, plus raffle prizes.

Standout details

  • Awards for overall and age group winners
  • Chip timing by J3 Timing
  • Raffle prizes worth over $200
  • Water available on course and at finish

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Easygoing

Flat road course, warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Road
  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Registration: Online: Online registration is $35.00 plus online fee. See links below. Registrations after the June 2nd will be $40.00. Online registration closes June 12th.

Friday Night & Race Day - $40.00 Registration and packet pickup will be held on Friday, June 12th from 6:00pm till 8:00pm AND on race day from 6:30am to 7:30am under the big tent at the corner of Wabena Ave. and Mondamin St. Please pay by cash or checks payable to Minooka Lions Club.

Race Day: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 Registration: 6:45am to 7:45am 5k Run begins at 8:00am

Course: Out and back, 5k (3.1 miles). Split times at 1 and 2 miles.  Water available at the finish, and on the course. Race will be held on closed village streets, paved and rolling hills.

Age Categories: 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 and above.

Awards: First Overall Male and Female, and top 2 in each age category.  Ceremony will be held after the kid’s races in the registration tent. Raffle prizes will be drawn based on bib numbers. We’re giving away over $200 worth of gift certificates, so please stick around

Chip Timing: Professional race chip timing by J3 Timing. Results will be posted on www.j3timing.com by Sunday, June 14th and on the Minooka Lions Club website.

Directions from I-80: Exit at Ridge Road (Exit 122), Go south to McEvilly Road, turn left. Left onto Wabena Avenue. Proceed north to registration tent, just past the train tracks.

Questions - Contact Scott Lemke - (815) 212-0819 or minookasummerfest5k@gmail.com

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