Heritage Fest 10k
About this race
🏃♂️ BIG NEWS for Heritage Fest! 🏃♀️
The Heritage Fest 5K is leveling up in 2026… we’re adding a 10K option! 🎉
Sign up by June 1st and with Code RUNDUNDEE you will save $10 off the cost of entry.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19th and get ready to hit the pavement in Historic Dundee. Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking for a bigger challenge or just want to enjoy a fun 5K, there’s something for everyone this year!
Expect a great course, an energetic crowd, and an unforgettable finish that leads right into all the Heritage Fest fun 🎪
Location:
Race starts and finishes at the corner of Oregon Avenue and South 1st Street in downtown West Dundee at the VFW Post 2298.
Parking Information:
West Dundee Downtown Public Parking on the South Side of Route 72 or on 1st Street south of Oregon Avenue
About This Event:
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Dundee Township Lions Club and the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce and their charities. Participants will be encouraged to donate used eyeglasses and/or a non-perishable food item to the race. These are the two primary charities of Lions Clubs International.
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup:
Packets can be picked up at the Northern Kane County Chamber Office located at 20 S. Grove St. Ste 101, Carpentersville
Hours Include:
Tuesday Sept. 15 9 AM- 4 PM
Wednesday Sept. 16th 9 AM - 4 PM
Thursday Sept. 17th 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday Sept. 18th 9 AM- 3 PM
Registration Fees: Early Bird Pricing available with code EnjoyDundee
walkers ~ $30
5K ~ $45
10K ~ $55
All registered runners and walkers, who register prior to August 14, 2026, will be guaranteed an official Lions Heritage Fest T-shirt! We expect that more will be available for sale after the race.
Race Morning Timeline:
Registration on race morning opens at 6:30 and closes at 7:45 AM. All races will start at 8:00 AM
Award Categories:
The top three females and top three males will be awarded as well as top three in each of the following age groups (male & female)
9 & Under
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & Older
Awards and Post Race Party:
All awards will be presented at the post-race celebration hosted at the West Dundee VFW located at 117 S. 1st Street, West Dundee. (Same location as start of the race) A free beverage as well as bananas and granola bars will be available for runners that attend the party. This event will begin at approximately 9: 15 am.
Water Stop:
A water stop will be located along the race at the 1 and 2.4 mile marks. Water will also be available near the start and finish line.
Pick your distance
Running
Heritage Fest 10k Run! Enter "RUNDUNDEE" for early bird Pricing
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Heritage Fest 5k! Enter "RUNDUNDEE" for early bird Pricing
Coupon RUNDUNDEE for early bird Pricing
Walking
Heritage Fest Walk! Enter "WALKDUNDEE" for early Bird Pricing
Coupon RUNDUNDEE for early bird Pricing
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in West Dundee, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 6:55 PM local time (CDT) in West Dundee on September 19, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Heritage Fest 10k
131 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Heritage Fest 10k Run! Enter "RUNDUNDEE" for early bird Pricing
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Hanigan | 39:38 | 6:23 /mi |
| 2 | Jeffrey Joseph | 43:15 | 6:58 /mi |
| 3 | Michael Noverini | 45:23 | 7:18 /mi |
| 4 | Edgar Huerta | 48:58 | 7:53 /mi |
| 5 | Matthew Gilge | 50:31 | 8:08 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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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, 1 West Dundee event
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