Race Through the Decades 5K - Oblong
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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades
This community event on October 31, 2026 is presented by the Oblong Children’s Christian Home at 108 Legion Parkway, Oblong, Illinois. The event uses a 5K course (3.1 miles) and welcomes runners and walkers. It is open to individuals, families, and teams.
Participants are encouraged to wear decade themed costumes from the 1950s through the 1990s. A costume contest with prizes will be part of the event. Awards are presented after the race in age groups 10 and under, 11 to 15, 16 to 20, 21 to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50, 51 to 60, 61 to 71, and 72 and over, with male and female winners in each group and overall male and female winners.
Registration opens April 13, 2026 and final registration is available through race morning. A guaranteed event T shirt is offered for registrations completed by October 9. Every step taken at the event supports children in need by providing a safe, stable, and loving home. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
