Muddy Waters 5K

MAR
28
2026
This 5K in Crestwood blends running with local blues heritage, starting and finishing at Fat Tommy's. The themed route includes optional tasks and a cemetery turnaround. Participants receive food, a wooden medal, and a post race celebration.
Sat 28 Mar 2026
5k Run/walk

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Course and Theme

The Muddy Waters 5k-A Spirits Run at Fat Tommy's is a 5K running and walking event in Crestwood, Illinois. It is inspired by the legacy of blues musician Muddy Waters and local history. The route starts and finishes at Fat Tommy's on Cal Sag Road. The course includes a turnaround point at Restvale Cemetery.

Event Format

This is a Spirits Run event, which incorporates a story and character into the route. The run features checkpoints with optional, light tasks and a mini scavenger challenge woven into the course. Walkers, runners, and participants with strollers are welcome.

Post-Race and Swag

Registered participants receive food included with their registration, served by Fat Tommy's. The post-race celebration includes music and photos. Participants receive a custom race bib, a collectible stamp for an Illinois Adventure Series passport, a finisher's wooden medal, and a collector's drink cup. Additional merchandise is available for purchase on-site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk