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Royal Ball Run for Autism 5K

Carnival and Fun Run: Friday, June 19, 2026

5K and Heroes & Highnesses Walk: Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Milan, IL

Registration fees

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Blackhawk Bank & Trust 1/4 Mile Prince & Princess Fun Run

On Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Will be held during the Royal Ball for All at the Camden Centre

  1. $17.85

    $15.00 + Processing and Taxes

    Apr 1 - Jun 19
    Register for Blackhawk Bank & Trust 1/4 Mile Prince & Princess Fun Run

5K Run/Walk Presented by Interstate Batteries & Bally's

Price changes in 20 hours 47 minutes

Scott Holtan Walk of Heroes and Highnesses (~1/2 mi)

On Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM: The Scott Holtan Walk for Heroes and Highnesses - a Celebration Walk for families and friends to honor their heroes and highnesses with autism. Walking distance is less than 1/2 a mile and is designed to be a celebration, so show your royal spirit!

  1. $17.85

    + Processing and Taxes

    Apr 1 - Jun 19
    Register for Scott Holtan Walk of Heroes and Highnesses (~1/2 mi)

Sleeping Beauty

Unable to make the race but still want to support the cause? Register as a Sleeping Beauty to receive a race shirt.

  1. $33.75

    $30.00 + Processing and Taxes

    Apr 1 - Jun 19
    Register for Sleeping Beauty

Royal Race Day Schedule

6:15 - 7:30 AM:
Race-day registration and packet pick-up

7:30 AM:
The Scott Holtan Walk for Heroes and Highnesses - a Celebration Walk for families and friends to honor their heroes and highnesses with autism. Walking distance is less than 1/2 a mile and is designed to be a celebration, so show your royal spirit!

6/20/2026 at 8:00 AM:
Royal Ball Run for Autism 5K

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick Up and Late Registration will be held:

Royal Ball Run office: 222 4th Street Milan, IL
- Wednesday, June 17 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday, June 18 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Milan Camden Centre, Milan, IL
- Friday, June 19 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Packet pick-up and late registration will also be available near the start/finish line:
on the day of the race from 6:15 AM - 7:30 AM

Blackhawk Bank & Trust Prince & Princess 1/4 Mile Fun Run

The Prince and Princess 1/4 mile Fun Run will be held at 6:30pm outside the "castle gates" on Friday, June 19 during the Royal Ball for All family event and carnival at the Camden Centre, Milan, IL.

All participants will receive a t-shirt and a special finishers prize.

Awards and Special Categories

Overall top 3 Male & Female Finishers in the 5K

Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, and 65-69, 70 & Over with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for each age division.

Back this year:
The Ericksen Chevrolet Royal Challenge! Any female or male first place finisher that also breaks the male or female 5K race course record will receive a $250 cash prize! Male course record: 15:23 for men, 17:21 for women.

Royally Cool Race Shirts - Unisex

All 5K participants along with Heroes & Highness Walk participants will receive a race shirt that yes, you'll want to wear again!. Shirts are Uni-Sex only.

A Post-Race Party Fit for a King (or Queen!)

Post Race Party hosted by Milan HyVee

Please note: In order to accommodate our gracious hosts at the Milan HyVee and to ensure their 4th Street entrance is open as soon as possible, the Great Southern Bank trophy presentation will take place between 9:15 and 9:45 am. The course itself, however, will remain open until that time to support our loyal (and royal!) walkers.

Thank you!

Proceeds from the Royal Ball Run and Royal Ball for All will be used to support local autism programs and promote autism awareness in the Quad Cities area. To date, Royal Ball Run has donated over $400,000 to local autism program while also hosting resource fairs, an online resource guide and special events to increase awareness and improve support for autistic children, adults and their families.

The Royal Ball for All Carnival & Fun Fun

Hear ye! Hear ye! All little princes and princesses throughout the Quad City area kingdom are cordially invited to attend the Royal Ball for All featuring a 1/4 mile Prince and Princess Fun Run.

When: Friday, June 19 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Cost: Free Admission - Game tickets sold onsite. $10 for unlimited games & bounce houses

Where: Camden Centre, Milan, IL

Attire: All little princes and princesses are encouraged to dress for a royal ball!

Join us for a unique family event featuring royal games, treats, prizes, contests and fun including some of your favorite prince and princess characters!

Includes a $3 & $5 Meal Deal, royal-themed games, raffles, bounce houses, a silent auction, Royal Ball dance, Plus much more!

1/4 mile Prince and Princess Fun Run: Held outside the "castle gates" at 6:30 pm. All participants will receive a fun finisher prize.

You may also register for the Royal Ball Run 5K and Fun Run or, if you already registered, pick up your race packet during the Royal Ball for All.

5K Route and Parking Map

For a course route and parking map, please visit www.royalballrun.com/race/

Contact information

Event contact
Pat Hartmann
Phone
309-781-2234
Website
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