Montgomery River Run 5K & 10K
& Kids 200 Meter Dash!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
at Montgomery Village Hall (200 N. River St.)
8:30A | Kids Dash Start
9A | 5K & 10K Start
A portion of the proceeds to benefit local charities.
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk Participant Spots remaining: 199
Price changes in 3 months 7 days-
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Register for 5K Run/Walk Participant$33.53
Early bird pricing
Now registering May 1 – Aug 29 -
$38.86Aug 30 – Sep 29
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$44.20
Late Registration
Sep 30 – Oct 3
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5K Run/Walk - TEAM
Price changes in 3 months 7 days-
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Register for 5K Run/Walk - TEAM$28.19
Early bird pricing
Now registering May 1 – Aug 29 -
$33.53Aug 30 – Sep 29
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$38.86
Late Registration
Sep 30 – Oct 3
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10K Run Participant Spots remaining: 100
Price changes in 3 months 7 days-
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Register for 10K Run Participant$38.86
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 1 – Aug 29 -
$44.20Aug 30 – Sep 29
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$49.54
Late Registration
Sep 30 – Oct 3
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10K Run - TEAM
Price changes in 3 months 7 days-
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Register for 10K Run - TEAM$33.53
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 1 – Aug 29 -
$38.86Aug 30 – Sep 29
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$44.20
Late Registration
Sep 30 – Oct 3
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Kids Dash
Price changes in 3 months 7 days-
Each child will receive a finisher medal. Race shirt not included, but may be added seperately.
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Register for Kids Dash$12.18
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 1 – Aug 29 -
$17.51Aug 30 – Sep 29
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$22.85Sep 30 – Oct 3
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Add-On Kids Race Shirt Upgrade
Add a shirt for your child or a friend or family. Shirts are only included with 5K/10K registration, and not included in Kids Dash registration cost.
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Register for Add-On Kids Race Shirt Upgrade$17.51May 1 - Oct 3
Event Information
Register early!
Registration fees increase by $5.00 after August 29, 2025. Shirts are limited and only guaranteed to participants who register before August 31. The Race Committee will do its best to provide shirts for all paying participants, but sizing may be limited.
Late registration pricing begins October 1. Online registration is available until October 3 at noon. At that time registration is closed and racers should arrive between 7:30-8A on race day to register in person.
THE RACE FEE FOR THE 5K/10K INCLUDES A LONG-SLEEVE DRY-FIT SHIRT AND GOODIE BAG - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Packet Pick Up
Thurs., October 2, from 8 AM - 7 PM and Fri., October 3 from 8 AM - 4:30 PM at the Village of Montgomery, 200 N. River St., at the Utility Billing Counter (upper level). Please note that ALL race packets are by individual's last names, regardless of whether you are on a team.
Additionally, runners may pick up their packets on Saturday before the race between 8-8:30A.
Race Day Logistics
Starting & Finish Line is located at Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery, IL.
8:30A | Kids (0.26 mile) Dash begins near the Montgomery Park playground finishing in front of Village Hall)
9:00A | 5K & 10K Start
The Montgomery 5K/10K River Run is a family-friendly event that features a flat, fast-running course along both sides of the beautiful Fox River. The 5K and 10K courses are both USATF Certified courses. 5K: IL-06047JW - 10K: IL-13137JW. Pets, kids, strollers, and baby joggers are welcome to run/walk the 5K course but are asked to start at the back of the start corral to ensure a safe run experience for all participants.
Kids Dash (0.26 mi or 418 meters). Starts at 8:30 AM before the 5K/10K. Race shirt not included with registration fee.
Street parking is free and available throughout the downtown area (except River St.) and at Village Hall and its surrounding parking lots.
Timing & Awards
The race is chip-timed by Race Time. Each racer's bib will hold a QR code that may be scanned post-race to review results. Additionally, race results will be posted to the montgomeryil.org website within 24-hours of race completion.
Age Groups and Award Categories for 5K/10K
Awards will be given to the top male and female runners in the 5K & the 10K and to the top three runners in each age bracket.
9 & under
10- 14
15- 19
20- 29
30- 39
40- 49
50- 59
60- 69
70 & Over
The awards ceremony will take place outside (weather permitting) in front of Village Hall at approximately 10A (subject to the last runners finishing the race).
Team Registration
Save Money - Grab Your Friends - Create A Team
Groups of four or more may register as a "team" and save $5 off individual registration. Team participants receive the same shirts as individual runners, but receive a discount for registering as a team of 4 or more! Teams are announced at the start and finish line.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS
You are the key to our success! Are interested or know of someone interested in volunteering?
Volunteer Opportunities include Race Day Registration, Water Station Volunteers, Course Marshalls, and Post-Race Refreshments.
You can CLICK HERE! or email us at RiverRun@montgomeryil.org.
USATF Courses
5K Course
10K Course
Event schedule
- Thu, October 2, 2025 8:00 AM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up (8AM-7PM)
- Fri, October 3, 2025 8:00 AM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up (8AM-4:30PM)
- Sat, October 4, 2025 7:30 AM - On Site Check In and Registration
- Sat, October 4, 2025 8:30 AM - Kids Dash Start
- Sat, October 4, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K and 10K Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Village of Montgomery
- Phone
- 331-212-9008
- Website
- Visit website
