Underground Railroad 5k

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location: Princeton, IL; 837 Park Ave west, 61356
Type: RUN

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3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 5:15 PM CDT · Closes Aug 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5k Kiddy Fun Run
Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 6:17 PM CDT · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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The course

From the organizer

33rd Annual Underground Railroad 5k Saturday, September 12, 2026

Race Day Schedule:

7:00am Registration and Packet Pick-up 8:00am Kiddie Fun Run Starts 8:30am 5k Race Starts

CERTIFIED COURSE IL25042NM: Begins and ends at the Bureau County Metro Center ENTRY FEE $25 8/6 & Before $30 8/7 & After $300 Corporate Team (up to 20 participants) Kiddy Fun Run FREE!!! T-shirts Guaranteed to all pre-registered participants. Available to Day-of registrants, while supplies last! Starved Rock Runners Club Circuit Race

AWARDS: Overall Male & Female Top Princeton Male & Female Male & Female Age Divisions (Top 3 in each division): 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE: I-80 to Exit 56. Head South onto Main St. Take a right at Peru St., Left at Anderson St., Right at Park Ave. Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Ave. West, Princeton, IL 61356

Questions? Please contact Brett Renner, Race Director (815) 876-0721

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