Run the Plank 5k
About this race
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
Join fellow runners on June 17, 2023 for the Run the Plank 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Ottawa.
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Ottawa in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Ottawa
Run the Plank 5k takes place in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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