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JJK5K

Madison, Illinois, United States View on map
Sep 07, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

JJK 5K Run & Walk during the NASCAR Cup Series Weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway

Add to your Labor Day festivities and don't miss the fun and excitement of the 4th annual JJK5K Race on September 7th at World Wide Technology Raceway.  This will be the first event of the 2026 Enjoy Illinois 300. This is the fourth annual event honoring our hometown champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee. She has dedicated her life after Olympic competition to supporting the youth of East St. Louis. Please join us for this incredible opportunity to celebrate her accomplishments, welcome to the first event of the 2026 Enjoy Illinois 300 weekend.

There are two events to choose from -- the 5K run or 1.25 mile walk around the oval track.  

It will be a unique experience for a great cause!  All activities take place throughout the WWTR facilities including the same track NASCAR drivers race for the Enjoy Illinois 300 race.  Race proceeds benefit the JJK Foundation – a vital part of the Metro East community supporting many youth programs.

Registration Includes:

  • T shirt
  • Commemorative event medal
  • Free and convenient parking
  • Two tickets to the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race on September 13
  • Free downloadable photos for all participants
  • Awards for top three finishers in various classes in the 5K

1.25 Mile Walk Family 4 Pack $45 - Includes:

  • 2 adult T-shirts
  • 2 youth T-Shirts
  • 4 Participation Medals
  • 2 Adult and 2 Child Tickets to enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race on September
  • Participation in the Race

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Registration 5K includes: • T shirt • Commemorative event medal • Free and convenient parking • Two tickets to the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race on September 13 • Free downloadable photos for all participants • Awards for top three finishers in various classes

Sep 07, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$50.00
Closed

Walking

1.25 Mile Walk

Registration for the 1.25 includes: • T shirt • Commemorative event medal • Free and convenient parking • Two tickets to the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race on September 13

Sep 07, 2026 2K 9:00 AM
$20.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Madison, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 18.4° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 29.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 18.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 32.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
13.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
62.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 7, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 7, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 46m

The sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 7:21 PM local time (CDT) in Madison on September 7, 2026 — 12h 46m of daylight.

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, 1 Madison event

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