Spartan Sprint 5K - Elgin
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Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run
The Spartan Sprint 5K and Family Fun Run take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Elgin Community College Campus, Building B Lakeside Patio, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. The event is presented as part of ECC Homecoming Week and is described as the first occurrence of this Spartan Sprint and Family Fun Run.
The event is open to ECC students, alumni, employees, and community members. Distances offered include:
- 5K Spartan Sprint
- Family Fun Run for children and casual participants
Registration details listed by the organizer note fees of $25 for ages 11 and older, $15 for children aged 5 to 10, and free entry for children under 4. Registration opens May 25, 2026 and the stated registration deadline is September 4, 2026.
Race notes describe an all terrain course and state the event will be held rain or shine unless canceled for unsafe weather; no rain date will be scheduled. The organizer states there are no refunds. Race fees include for adults a bib with timing element, long sleeve tee shirt, water, and snacks; for children a bib without timing element, a foam Spartan sword, water, and snacks, with tee shirts provided as supplies last. A Welcome Home Spartan Family Picnic follows the race, with food trucks available for purchase and space for attendees to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
