2026 FUN RUN 5K
Saturday, September 19
Opening Ceremony: 7am | Race Begins: 7:30am
Veterans Memorial Park | 500 E 160th Pl
Join us for our South Holland Fun Run 5K!
The run/walk starts at the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park. The opening ceremony begins at 7am. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes or accessories (prizes for the best costumes!), and we will have some fun surprises along the course to keep participants entertained!
Your registration includes a race bag filled with a long-sleeve race shirt and many goodies (while supplies last). Everyone who finishes the race will receive a finisher’s medal, and prizes are awarded to our top finishers.
A portion of all registration fees will benefit Restoration Ministries, a local organization that provides opportunities for underprivileged youth, men and women overcoming addiction, and families struggling in poverty.
This year's 5K course is officially USATF-certified, ensuring the course measures a true 5K (3.1 miles).
Registration is online only. There will be on-site registration on the day of the race, from 6:30-7:15am.
**Register early to guarantee your T-shirt size**
Registration Fees
Through Aug 15: $23.39
Aug 15-Sept 19: $34.09
Race Location
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Opening Ceremony begins at 7:00 a.m.
Race kicks off at 7:30 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park - West Pavilion
500 East 160th Place
South Holland, Illinois
Packet & Race Shirt Pick-Up
Fun Run packet pick up will be held prior to the event at the South Holland Village Hall. Here you will receive your race bib, race shirt, and goodie bag.
DATES & TIMES:
Wednesday, September 16, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 17, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
South Holland Village Hall - 16226 Wausau Ave, South Holland
**NOTE: We will not distribute race bags on the day of the race.** If you cannot make it on Wednesday or Thursday to pick up your bag, you are welcome to have a friend or family member pick up your race bib, shirt and race bag for you. Please send them with a copy of your registration confirmation.
Race Start
All participants will begin the race promptly at 7:30am. We will place runners/joggers at the front of the group, and walkers will be placed in the back.
A 20-minute mile pace or faster is required for the 5K race (approximately three miles per hour, equivalent to a brisk walk). If you fall below this pace, the South Holland Fun Run race organizers cannot guarantee course support, as road closures, water stations, and medical support will begin to become unavailable to participants. The local police and race organizers will ask you to either move up onto the sidewalk or require you to be transported further up on course to catch up to the 15-minute per mile group.
**NOTE: Participants will NOT be permitted to begin the race after the last group leaves the start line, for safety reasons. A Fire Department vehicle will follow the last group of walkers. Anyone who arrives at the start line after the Fire Department vehicle has departed will not be permitted to proceed. The Village will not issue refunds for late participants.**
Medical
Medical support will be provided at the finish line, as well as long the course as needed.
Prizes & Race Medals
All participants will receive a finisher’s medal at the designated station. Age division winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place – male and female) will receive a medal. The first-place overall male/female finishers will receive a monetary prize.
Medal Ceremony begins at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Age Divisions: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Costume Contest
Because this is a FUN Run, we invite participants to wear costumes or accessories (that won't hinder your run/walk). We are having a costume contest, with three winner categories:
-Most Creative Costume
-Best Group Costume
-Best Kid's Costume (ages 0-18)
All winners will receive an Amazon gift card!
Entertainment
· Race announcer
· Fun and energetic warm-up
· DJ music
· Live music and fun surprises along the course