Underground Railroad 5k
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 12, 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 Underground Railroad 5k is an annual race held at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton, Illinois, on September 11, 2027, with an 8:30 a.m. start. It includes a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk and a kids' fun run.
Participants can sign up individually or as part of a corporate team. Awards go to top finishers in several age groups as well as to the overall male and female winners. T-shirts are provided to all pre-registered participants.
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