8Run5 Turns One: Community 5K
About this race
8RUN5 Turns One! Community 5K
One year ago, a few people showed up for a run. Since then, 8RUN5 has grown into a community built on movement, connection, and showing up for one another.
To celebrate our first birthday, we're inviting everyone to join us for a free, untimed community 5K.
This isn't a race. There is no pressure, and no pace requirements. Just a morning to celebrate the friendships we've built, welcome new faces, and enjoy a run together.
If you've joined us every Tuesday or this is your very first 8RUN5 event, we're excited to have you.
Event Details
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Start & Finish: Jordan Block – 101 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL
- Check-In: 7:30 AM
- Run (or walk) Begins: 8:15 AM
What's Included
- Free, untimed 5K
- Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
- Water station at the halfway point
- Water and refreshments at the finish
- Music and a post-run socializing
- A special discount at Jeremiah Joe Coffee for registered participants after the event
Registration
Online registration is encouraged, but participants are also welcome to register on the morning of the event beginning at 7:30 AM.
All participants must sign an event waiver before participating.
Thank you for being part of an incredible first year. We can't wait to celebrate with you, and here's to many more miles together!
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8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K
8RUN5 Turns One! Community 5K One year ago, a few people showed up for a run. Since then, 8RUN5 has grown into a community built on movement, connection, and showing up for one another. To celebrate our first birthday, we're inviting everyone to join us for a free, untimed community 5K. This isn't a race. There is no pressure, and no pace requirements. Just a morning to celebrate the friendships we've built, welcome new faces, and enjoy a run together. If you've joined us every Tuesday or this is your very first 8RUN5 event, we're excited to have you. Event Details Saturday, September 5, 2026 Start & Finish: Jordan Block – 101 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL Check-In: 7:30 AM Run (or walk) Begins: 8:15 AM What's Included Free, untimed 5K Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities Water station at the halfway point Water and refreshments at the finish Music and a post-run socializing A special discount at Jeremiah Joe Coffee for registered participants after the event All participants must sign an event waiver before participating. Thank you for being part of an incredible first year. We can't wait to celebrate with you, and here's to many more miles together.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ottawa.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Ottawa events
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