Montgomery River Run
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Montgomery River Run 2027
The Montgomery River Run is scheduled for October 2, 2027, at Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery, IL. The event includes multiple distances that use a course along both sides of the Fox River.
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Dash (about 0.26 mile)
The 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified with course codes IL-06047JW and IL-13137JW. The event is chip timed by Race Time and publishes results on the event website within 24 hours of race completion. The race fee for the 5K and 10K includes a dry‑fit shirt and a goodie bag while supplies last. Each child in the Kids Dash receives a finisher medal and a race shirt is included with that registration.
Packet pickup is available at Village Hall on the days prior to the race, and on-site check in and registration are available on race day. Street parking is free in downtown areas and at Village Hall parking lots.
Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K and to the top three finishers in each age group: 9 and under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70 and over. A portion of proceeds benefits local charities, including previous beneficiaries Fox Valley Park Foundation and Oswegoland Park Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.