
The Canal Street Spirits Run
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
- Location
- Lemont, IL
- 309 Canal St,, 60439
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A charming 5K starting and ending at a local pub, featuring Lemont's canal history, a historic cemetery, and post-run spirits.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
Great for: casual, fun-first runners
The Canal Street Spirits Run offers a unique 5K experience, blending Lemont’s distinctive canal-town character with the inviting charm of a local pub. Starting and finishing at Canal Street Pub, the route guides participants toward a historic cemetery turnaround before returning for a spirited finish. This event welcomes walkers, joggers, and runners alike, promising a fun, story-rich adventure. After the run, gather at the pub for specially crafted post-run cocktails and food, celebrating community energy and local warmth.
What to expect
- Begin and end your 5K right at the cozy Canal Street Pub.
- Enjoy a route that welcomes walkers, joggers, and runners through Lemont's character.
- Settle in after your run for specially crafted cocktails and food at the pub.
Standout details
- Starts and ends at Canal Street Pub
- Route includes a historic cemetery
- Post-run cocktails and food
- Celebrates local canal history
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
- Rolling area
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The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Kick off your afternoon at Canal Street Pub with the Canal Street Spirits Run, a 5K that blends Lemont’s canal‑town character with the cozy, old‑school charm of a neighborhood pub.
The run begins and ends right at Canal Street Pub’s doorstep. Participants head out toward the historic cemetery turnaround before making their way back to the pub for a spirited finish. This route is friendly for walkers, joggers, and runners alike — anyone looking for a fun, story‑rich adventure is welcome.
After crossing the finish line, runners can settle in at the pub for post‑run cocktails and food, crafted especially for this event. Spectators are encouraged to join the atmosphere and enjoy the pub offerings while cheering on their runners.
This event celebrates everything that makes Lemont special: canal history, community energy, and the unmistakable warmth of a local pub gathering.
Join us for a run that ends exactly where it should — back at the bar, surrounded by good people and good spirits.
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