Saturday, April 18, 2026
5K/10K Start: 7:30 AM
(Virtual Option for 5K/10K Available 4/18-4/25)
Kids 1/2 Mile Dash Start: 9:00 AM
Registration Opens: 6:30 AM
Race site:
Peg Bond Center
151 N. Island Avenue
Batavia, IL
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 7 months 6 days-
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$28.74
Early Bird
Apr 21 – Apr 28 -
Register for 5K Run/Walk$39.44Now registering Apr 28 – Dec 31
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$44.79Jan 1 – Apr 17
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$50.14Apr 18 – Apr 18
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10K Run
Price changes in 7 months 6 days-
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$34.09
Early Bird
Apr 21 – Apr 28 -
Register for 10K Run$44.79Now registering Apr 28 – Dec 31
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$50.14Jan 1 – Apr 17
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$55.49Apr 18 – Apr 18
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1/2 Mile Kids Dash
Age 6 and under
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Register for 1/2 Mile Kids Dash$19.11Apr 21 - Apr 18
Virtual 5K
5K Virtual participation: April 18 - April 25, 2026
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Register for Virtual 5K$50.14Apr 21 - Apr 18
Virtual 10K
10K Virtual participation: April 18 - April 25, 2026
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Register for Virtual 10K$55.49Apr 21 - Apr 18
Chicken Hat
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Register for Chicken Hat$13.76Apr 21 - Apr 18
Rubber Chicken
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Register for Rubber Chicken$14.83Apr 21 - Apr 18
Race Details
Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up
Thursday, April 16, 2026
3 PM - 7 PM
Dick Pond Athletics
303 N. Second Street
St. Charles, IL
Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
Saturday, April 18, 2026
6:30 AM
Peg Bond Center
151 N. Island Avenue
Batavia, IL
5K/10K Start
7:30 AM
Kids 1/2 Mile Start
9:00 AM
Kids Dash participants will receive a chicken hat and goodies bag - no shirt
Award Ceremony
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All participants in the 5K and 10K will receive a custom finisher's medal.
5K Age Group Awards:
Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in the following age group categories:
10 & under
11 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 & over
10K Age Group Awards:
Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in the following age group categories:
14 & under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 & over
5K Course
10K Course
Unfortunately, our insurance does not allow dogs at our race.
Jogging Strollers are allowed, but we ask that you stay to the back of the group.
Thank you!
Parking is available in front of and next to the Peg Bond Center, 151 North Island in Batavia. Additional parking is available within walking distance to the starting line.
Please observe the "No Parking" signs in the bank parking lots.
Thank you!
Can't join us in person...run with us virtually!!!
- Run/Walk where you choose from April 18 - April 25, 2026!
- Race SWAG will be shipped to you the week of April 18, 2026
- Have fun, take pictures and enjoy the time outside!
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your 5K/10K:
 TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account Once you have completed your distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device) |
 VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between April 18 - April 25, 2026. |
FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here
If you have any technical questions, reach out to: support@raceroster.com the Race Roster team will support you.
Take pictures out there! Get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us on our Facebook!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance!
Event schedule
- Thu, April 16, 2026 3:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Dick Ponds St. Charles 3P-7P
- Sat, April 18, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
- Sat, April 18, 2026 7:30 AM - 5K/10K Start
- Sat, April 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 1/2 Mile Kids Dash Start
- Sat, April 18, 2026 9:10 AM - Award Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mary Agnes Zellmer
- Phone
- 630-479-8116
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Bib Sponsor
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Coffee Sponsor
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Food Sponsor
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