The Longest Day Run
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The Longest Day Run
The Longest Day Run takes place on June 20, 2026, at Old Mill Park, 5 East State Street, Geneva, Illinois. The event offers in-person and virtual options, with a closed scenic course for the in-person races and chip timing for recorded results.
- 5K
- 10K
In-person registration options vary by package; some include a tech shirt while others offer a finisher medal and access to the post-race food tent. The event lists a custom finisher medal, a post-race celebration with cinnamon rolls and coffee, and music as part of the race experience. A raffle for Goodr sunglasses is noted for 5K participants.
Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled at Dick Pond Athletics in St. Charles on the Thursday before the race. Virtual participants may run or walk between June 14 to June 20, 2026, and race swag for virtual entries will be shipped the week of June 20. Virtual results can be recorded with the ASICS Runkeeper app or submitted manually.
Awards are offered for finishers. The 5K includes top overall male and female plus 1st through 3rd place in multiple age groups from 10 and under through 80 and over. The 10K has age group awards in bands from 11-15 up through 70 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
