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Meatballs on the Run 5K
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Meatballs on the Run 5K

Benld, Illinois, United States
May 24, 2026
Running

About this race

🏃‍♂️🍝 Introducing the INAUGURAL 2026 Meatballs on the Run 5K! 🍝🏃‍♀️

Proudly sponsored by the Gillespie Cross Country Boosters

For the first time ever during the 72nd Annual Benld Italian-American Days, we’re adding a little cardio before the carbs!

  • Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
  • Start Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: Benld City Park

Join us for the inaugural Meatballs on the Run 5K, whether you’re a competitive runner, casual jogger, or firmly in the “I’m walking and that’s final” category — everyone is welcome!

Why run? It’s simple:

  • 👉 Get your workout in.
  • 👉 Feel accomplished.
  • 👉 Then reward yourself with a plate of FREE festival spaghetti later that morning.

We call that elite-level carb strategy. 💪🍝

  • Registration Fee: $35
  • Includes: Official event t-shirt (proof you earned your noodles!) 👕

Be part of year one of what might just become Benld’s newest tradition. Come for the run, stay for the sauce, and celebrate 72 years of community and culture!

Join fellow runners on May 24, 2026 for the Meatballs on the Run 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Benld.

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5K

May 24, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for May in Benld.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 16.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 25.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 25.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
13.7
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
5.8mm

About Benld

Meatballs on the Run 5K takes place in Benld, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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