St. Paul Strassenlauf

AUG
22
2026
A community road-racing event in Highland, Illinois, offering 2K, chip-timed 5K and 10K routes, a 5K wheelchair division, race awards by age group, and a post-race Bavarian breakfast as part of the Kirchenfest.
Sat 22 Aug 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.

St. Paul Strassenlauf, Highland IL

The St. Paul Strassenlauf is the 43rd annual road-racing event held at St Paul Catholic Church on Main Street in Highland, Illinois. The races are part of St. Paul’s Kirchenfest celebration and include chip timing for the 5K and 10K events. A 2K run is also offered, plus a 5K wheelchair division.

  • 2K
  • 5K (chip timed)
  • 10K (chip timed)
  • 5K Wheelchair

Early packet pickup is available at St. Paul Church the day before the event, and race day packet pickup is available at the church. Post-race beverages and a Bavarian Skillet breakfast will be available for purchase. Participants who register by August 7 are assured of receiving a moisture-wicking performance shirt; shirt quantities are limited after August 8.

Awards are given for overall top finishers and masters, and custom-cast medallions are awarded to top three finishers in multiple age groups in the 5K and 10K. All 2K finishers ages 12 and under receive a finisher medal. Course maps are provided for each distance, and registration uses early and late pricing tiers (examples shown in the event information). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
5 km
5k Wheelchair