Run the Course 5k
About this race
Run the Course 5K offers a unique running experience with the picturesque surroundings of a meticulously maintained golf course. Experience the cool air and tranquility of nature while navigating the various terrains of a mostly flat course with a few rolling hills. Upon finishing, participants receive a complimentary post-race drink in the clubhouse. Proceeds from the event will benefit Illinois Valley PADS.
Race Information:
- Start time: 9:00AM
- Fun 5K RUN/WALK
- Proceeds to benefit IV PADS
- Water available before/after race
- Shirts Included, availability permitting until October 23rd
- 21 & older 1 complimentary draft beer post-race
- Age bracket awards
Registration Information:
- COST (Prices Increase October 17th)
- Deer Park Members $25
- Non-member $35
Packet Pickup:
- RACE DAY - Deer Park Golf Club 7:00-8:00 AM
- PACKET PICK UP: DEER PARK GOLF CLUB
- 11/7 - 4:00-7:00 PM
- RACE DAY 7:00-8:00 AM
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Running
Run the Course 5k
Virtual Run the Course 5k
This is not in person and includes the option to pick up in person or have it shipped.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Howey In The Hills, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 8:15 PM local time (EDT) in Howey In The Hills on May 23, 2026 — 13h 43m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Run the Course 5k
Run the Course 5k · 95 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Suver | 20:14 | 6:32 /mi |
| 2 | James Zeisweiss | 21:12 | 6:50 /mi |
| 3 | Chris Wedge | 21:42 | 7:00 /mi |
| 4 | Julyan Ventura | 23:31 | 7:35 /mi |
| 5 | Keith DeWitt | 23:33 | 7:36 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Howey In The Hills
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Howey In The Hills 5K Races 4 races
- Howey In The Hills Running Calendar 2026 4 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, 4 Howey In The Hills events
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