5k
Date
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTRace options
4 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Experience Aledo's charming Rhubarb Run, featuring a scenic course, family-friendly distances, and delicious Rhubarb Pie awards for top finishers.
Best for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
4 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
5k
2 options · closes Jun 4, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT
25d 9h 46m leftGeneral entry
Closes Jun 4, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT · From $31.49
Walk
Closes Jun 4, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT · From $31.49
Other options
closes Jun 4, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT
25d 9h 46m leftLittle Sprouts Run
Closes Jun 4, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT · From $18.49
1 Mile
closes Jun 4, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT
25d 9h 46m leftFun Run
Closes Jun 4, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT · From $23.49
Race feel
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyThe Rhubarb Run invites you to Aledo, IL for a charming community race experience. Enjoy a scenic route through the southwest section of town, with options for all ages and paces. Choose from a 5K run/walk, a 1 Mile Fun Run, or the Little Sprouts Run for the youngest participants. Chip timing is provided for competitive runners, and unique Rhubarb Pie awards await top finishers, adding a delightful local flavor to your achievement.
What to expect
- A scenic route through Aledo's southwest section. - Options for a 5K run/walk, 1 Mile Fun Run, and a Little Sprouts Run for kids. - Chip timing for the 5K and 1 Mile races, with awards for overall and age group winners. - Walkers are welcome in the 5K.
Standout details
- Delicious Rhubarb Pie awards
- Scenic route through Aledo
- Little Sprouts Run for kids
- Chip timing for competitive runners
Perks & features
- Awards
AwardsFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
51 finishers in other
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
51 other finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
8:40
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 6:26.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 49% women and 51% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the other in 2025, this looks like a small field: 51 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 8:40. The quicker front of the field averaged about 6:26. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 6:22 (male) and 5:35 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs9 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Age-group cutoff times (9)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Unspecified. If you expected more, the source results only included this set.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | Unspecified | F 1 - 6 | Top 2 | 10:01 | 5 | posted division results |
| 1-6 | Unspecified | M 1-6 | Top 2 | 9:40 | 6 | posted division results |
| 1-6 | Unspecified | N 1 - 6 | Top 2 | 9:27 | 11 | inferred division placements |
| 7-10 | Unspecified | F 7 - 10 | Top 2 | 7:59 | 13 | posted division results |
| 7-10 | Unspecified | M 7-10 | Top 2 | 6:50 | 15 | posted division results |
| 7-10 | Unspecified | N 7 - 10 | Top 2 | 6:41 | 30 | inferred division placements |
| 11-13 | Unspecified | F 11 - 13 | Top 2 | 6:43 | 4 | posted division results |
| 11-13 | Unspecified | M 11-13 | Top 2 | 7:22 | 3 | posted division results |
| 11-13 | Unspecified | N 11 - 13 | Top 2 | 6:25 | 8 | inferred division placements |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | 2025 | 51 | 8:40 | 9:02 | 6:26 | 6:22 / 5:35 |
| other | 2025 | 185 | 28:55 | 30:50 | 18:30 | 15:48 / 20:26 |
Last summary update: May 4, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Saturday June 7, 2025 Aledo, IL Race Start Times: 8am 5K Run & Walk 9am Little Sprouts Run 9:15am 1 Mile Fun Run Chip Timing by J3 Events, Inc. Run a scenic route in the south west section of Aledo (maps available) Start/Finish Line Sponsored by: MercyOne Genesis Aledo
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MERCER COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 401 SW 2nd Ave Aledo, IL 61231 P 309 582 5101 F 309 582 7222 ENTRY FEES Now-noon on June 5th Online Little Sprouts $15 1 Mile Fun Run $20 5K Run/Walk $28 Family Rate not available online Day of Registration (No Family Rate) ALL 5K & Mile Registrations $32 1 Mile Fun Run $24 Little Sprouts Registrations $20 AGE DIVISIONS: Little Sprouts Ages 3, 4 & 5 1 Mile Fun Run 6 & Under 7-10 11-13 14+ (can participate-not eligible for awards) 5K Run 14 & Under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 & Up 5K Walk: Awards given to the first 5 walkers. AWARDS -Each overall winner will receive a full-size delicious Rhubarb Pie -1st Place winners in all remaining divisions will receive a mini-size Rhubarb Pie -Trophies are given to the first overall male and female in the 1 Mile Fun Run and in the 5K Run -The 5K Walk awards will be given to the first five walkers (must walk the entire course- NO RUNNING). -Overall winners for the 5K Walk will not receive awards for age divisions