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Run the Plank 5k
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Run the Plank 5k

Ottawa, Illinois, United States View on map
Jun 20, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Run the Plank 
To Support the Pirates

The ship needs your help!  Come out and run a 5k to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team!

  • Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am
  • Race start time @ 9:00am
  • Course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School!
  • Certified Distance (3.1 miles)
  • Traffic controlled
  • Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before Friday, May 15, 2026.
  • LIVE MUSIC!
  • We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancelation due to extreme weather there will not be a make up date. 
  • Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.
  • This race benefits OHS XC Team and a portion of proceeds will go to Run Today for Tomorrow

Pick your distance

Running

5k

Jun 20, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

5k Virtual

Sign up for the Run The Plank 5k, complete it anytime and anywhere, and help the OTHS XC Team.

Jun 20, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ottawa.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 14.2° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 26.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 14.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 26.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.5mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
66.3%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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  • 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, 7 Ottawa events

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