MidWinter Classic - Charleston

FEB

6

2027

Road races in Charleston offering 5K, 10K and 15K from Carl Sandburg School with preregistration and race day registration options.

Sat 6 Feb 2027

Charleston, Illinois

Website Registration

15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Charleston Challenge Race

The Charleston Challenge Race is a road running event held in Charleston, Illinois. Participants may choose from the following distances:

5K
10K
15K

The event starts at Carl Sandburg School, 1924 Reynolds Drive. Courses run on city streets and country roads; runners are asked to follow course markings because volunteer support along the course is limited.

Registration fee structure is published for preregistration and race day entry. Preregistration is $40 until January 29 and $50 for registrations between January 30 and February 3. Race day registration is $50. Event apparel and accessories are available for purchase: T‑Shirt $20, Gloves $10, Stocking Hat $10. Race day registrants are not guaranteed to receive event gear.

Food and drink are provided after the race and during the awards ceremony. Awards are given for first place male and female within the age categories 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-65; 66+; and for overall male and female winners in each race distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.