Short Run Long Day 5K Run/Walk

JUN
17
2026
A USATF certified 5k through the Old Plank Trail and Historic Frankfort on June 17, 2026, with water on course, age and overall awards, post race refreshments and DJ music. Registration fees increase after June 8 and shirts are guaranteed for registrations by May 20.
Wed 17 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual

The event is a 5k (3.1 mile) run and walk held in Main Park, Frankfort at 400 W. Nebraska, Frankfort, IL 60423. The certified course follows a U.S. Track & Field 5k route that passes along the Old Plank Trail and through streets of Historic Frankfort. Water will be available on the course.

Awards are presented to the top overall male and female finishers and to the top finisher in each age division for both males and females. After the race there is an awards presentation with DJ music and healthy refreshments and water provided for participants. The post race refreshments are available on a first come basis and will not be replenished.

Registration is open with a fee of $25 per person until noon on June 8, and $35 per person after noon on 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 local sponsors including Town Center Bank, Raising Canes Chicken Fingers New Lenox, Chick fil A Frankfort, DOT Foods and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run / Walk
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