Short Run Long Day 5K Run/Walk
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Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk - 26th Annual
The event is a community 5k held at Main Park in Frankfort, Illinois on June 17, 2026. The course is U.S. Track & Field certified and follows the Old Plank Trail and the streets of Historic Frankfort. Water is available on the course.
Awards are presented to the top overall male and female finishers and to the top finisher in each age division, male and female. After the race there is an awards presentation and DJ music. Runners and walkers are offered healthy refreshments and water; these items are provided on a first-come basis and will not be replenished. The post-race celebration is open to family attendees.
Registration opens April 21, 2026 and closes June 8, 2026. Registration fees are $25 per person through June 8 and $35 per person after June 8 through race day. Race shirts are guaranteed for runners who registered by Wednesday, May 20.
Parking is available at Main Park, Frankfort Village Hall, the Park District Preschool Building and on neighborhood streets. The event lists multiple community sponsors and notes that volunteers are needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
