Run the River for Respect 5K

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2026
A timed 5K at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa, Illinois on September 27, 2026. Registration opens January 1, 2026 with tiered fees and a t shirt guarantee for entries by September 12. Proceeds support Special Olympics Illinois.
Sun 27 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

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Run the River for Respect 5K

The Run the River for Respect 5K takes place on September 27, 2026 at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa, Illinois. The event is organized by the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office and uses the address 411 Great Loop E, Ottawa, IL 61350.

This is an officially timed 5K race. Participants may run, jog, or walk the course, which follows a route at Heritage Harbor. The timed format allows participants to track performance and compare results.

Registration opens on January 1, 2026. Registration fees change by date: $30 for registrations before August 27, $35 for registrations after August 27, $40 for registrations after September 12, and $45 on the day of the event. Entries submitted by September 12 are guaranteed a race t shirt.

Proceeds from the event benefit Special Olympics Illinois, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities and their sports activities. The event description focuses on the race format, registration structure, location, and charitable beneficiary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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