Old Joliet Prison 6.6k
About this race
Lace up and run where history still echoes. The 6.6K Run at Old Joliet Prison takes you through one of Illinois’ most iconic landmarks, blending gritty prison history with the spirit of Route 66. This uniquely distanced race celebrates the legendary “double six” with an unforgettable course, bold atmosphere, and a setting unlike any other. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just soaking in the scenery, this run is all about grit, nostalgia, and crossing the finish line with a story to tell.
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Updated: This race is strictly virtual. Events at the prison have grown and will take up more space than anticipated.
Packet pickup will be held for participants who registered by April 8 on Sunday, May 3, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Participants will receive free admission to the prison that day. For those who registered after that date, you may also come to the Prison on Sunday. Your swag bag will have all things included, except your shirt. Those will either be mailed or available for pickup at the Giant Summer Run in Wilmington.
Activities happening that day include music, food, drinks, and recreational softball. Anyone is welcome to join the softball game!
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Running
Virtual Run the Rock 6.6k with packet pickup at the Old Joliet Prison
Virtual Run the Rock 6.6K with packet being mailed.
Run the Rock 6.6k
Race distance is approx.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Joliet, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 7:32 PM local time (CDT) in Joliet on April 15, 2026 — 13h 20m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Old Joliet Prison 6.6k
Virtual Run the Rock 6.6K with packet being mailed. · 22 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Mendoza | 36:40 | 8:56 /mi |
| 2 | Craig Long | 37:32 | 9:09 /mi |
| 3 | Jonathan Mitchell | 38:55 | 9:29 /mi |
| 4 | Lisa Hernbrott | 39:25 | 9:37 /mi |
| 5 | Saverio Loomis III | 44:25 | 10:50 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Find upcoming events by distance:
- Joliet 5K Races 7 races
- Joliet Running Calendar 2026 13 races
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, 13 Joliet events
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