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Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk

Effingham, Illinois
Entry from
$20
Days to go
11
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At a glance

Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Effingham, Illinois
Distances
5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 16, 2026, via runsignup.com
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Kick off Ham City Fall Fest with our family-friendly Fall Fest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk! Run through the heart of downtown Effingham, past local restaurants, shops, and businesses, and enjoy a fun, energetic start to the day.

Parents are welcome to register for and join the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk with their kids. Children 4 and under can run for FREE! If you’re already signed up for the 5K, you can also run the Fun Run/Walk with your child at no extra cost.

First overall male and female winners of the 5k will each win a pair or Brooks running shoes from Boots & Soles!

After the race stick around or come back for Fall Fest’s food trucks, beer tent, and live music starting at noon! 

Sign up by October 3rd to grab your official Ham City Fall Fest T-shirt!

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 29, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Standard ends

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk

Standard, until Oct 16, 2026

$35

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Standard, until Oct 16, 2026

$20

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