The Opie's 116 Spirits Run
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Roanoke, IL
- 116 E Broad St, 61561
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Double-check key detailsA charming, untimed 5K in Roanoke, perfect for collecting your next county stamp and enjoying scenic prairie roads.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
QuirkyJoin the Illinois Adventure Series in Roanoke for the Opie's 116 Spirits Run, a community-focused 5K. This untimed event offers a peaceful journey through quiet prairie roads, with a turnaround at the historic Roanoke Township Cemetery. It's an ideal opportunity for runners, walkers, and strollers to experience small-town charm, collect a county stamp, and enjoy a post-run celebration with fellow participants.
What to expect
- Experience a relaxed, untimed 5K on low-traffic streets.
- Enjoy a quiet, scenic route through prairie roads and past a historic cemetery.
- This course is friendly for walkers, runners, and strollers, and includes a post-run celebration.
Standout details
- Illinois Adventure Series
- Collect your next county stamp
- Historic Roanoke Township Cemetery
- Untimed, community-focused 5K
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
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The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Join us at Opie’s 116 for the Woodford County stop on the Spirits Run • Illinois Adventure Series — a statewide journey to complete a 5K in all 102 counties. Roanoke offers a quiet, scenic stretch of prairie roads and a peaceful turnaround at the historic Roanoke Township Cemetery, creating the perfect blend of small‑town charm and classic Spirits Run atmosphere.
This untimed, community‑focused 5K begins and ends at Opie’s 116, where runners will check in, grab their swag, and enjoy the post‑run celebration. The route follows safe, low‑traffic streets with a simple out‑and‑back design, making it friendly for walkers, runners, strollers, and anyone collecting their next county stamp
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