Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5K

Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5K is held at Eckert's farm in Belleville, Illinois, on March 6, 2027. One distance is offered, a 5K (3.1 miles), starting at 9:00 a.m. The name tells you most of what you need: a short morning race on farm ground, with a mimosa theme waiting at the end rather than a competitive circuit atmosphere.

This is a good race to enter with friends who are not habitual runners. The 3.1-mile distance is achievable within a month for almost anyone who runs a few times a week, and the 9:00 a.m. start leaves the rest of the day open. If you do want to race it, be aware that farm surfaces are rarely as fast as asphalt, so judge yourself on effort rather than comparing the time directly with a road 5K you ran on pavement.