Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2-Mile Fun Walk
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 6, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2-Mile Fun Walk in Herscher, Illinois, pairs a 5K race with a non-competitive 2-mile (3.2 km) fun walk as part of the town's Labor Day weekend festivities. Both start at 5:30 p.m. on September 5, 2027.
The start and finish are at Herscher High School, and participants can enjoy flat, shaded courses. There is also a kids' race, the Bunny Dash. Community festivities and refreshments follow the event.
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