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Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K

Sat, May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT

Location
Manhattan, IL
230 S Wabash St, 60442
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Pace yourself through a 5K, then pig out at a lively community celebration with a rib cook-off, pig roast, and family fun.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive

The Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to a chip-timed event in Manhattan, IL. This experience extends beyond the race with the "Pig in the Parking Lot" celebration, featuring a lively rib cook-off, a community pig roast, and live music. Families will appreciate the face painter and special "Little Piggy Dashes" for kids, making it a truly fun-filled day. Enjoy a post-race pork sandwich, chips, and a draft beer as part of your registration.

What to expect

  • A chip-timed 5K run or walk welcoming all ages and abilities.
  • Enjoy a post-race pork sandwich, chips, and a draft beer.
  • Join the "Pig in the Parking Lot" celebration with a rib cook-off, live music, and kids' dashes.

Standout details

  • "Pig in the Parking Lot" celebration
  • Rib cook-off & community pig roast
  • Live music & face painter
  • Kids' "Little Piggy Dashes"

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Chip Timed
  • Swag Included

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Pig in the Parking Lot - Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K

Join us for the Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K, a chip-timed run or walk open to all ages and ability levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun community experience, everyone is welcome! Registration includes a race bib, a Pig Out t-shirt, and a post-race treat—a coupon for a pork sandwich, chips, and a draft beer from Arrowhead Smoke Works. After the race, head over to Pig in the Parking Lot, where Arrowhead Smoke Works will host a rib cook-off with up to 10 teams and a community pig roast celebration. Their full food and drink menu will also be available all day. The event will feature live music, a face painter, and kids’ “Little Piggy Dashes”, making it a fun-filled day for the whole family!

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