Run the River for Respect 5K
About this race
Join LaSalle County Sheriff's Office for an exciting morning of fitness and community at the Run the River for Respect 5K , happening on September 27, 2026 at the beautiful Heritage Harbor in Ottawa, IL! Lace up your running shoes and prepare to challenge yourself in this officially timed 5K race, designed for everyone from casual joggers to serious competitors.
Event Details:
- Date: September 27, 2026
- Time: Race starts at 8 AM. In-person registration from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM.
- Location: Heritage Harbor, Ottawa, IL
**Registration Fees:**
- $30 if you register before August 27th
- $35 for registrations after August 27th
- $40 after September 12th
- $45 Day of event
T-shirts: Be one of the lucky ones! Register by September 12th to guarantee your exclusive race t-shirt.
Why Run? All proceeds from this fun-filled event will benefit Special Olympics Illinois, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities and empowering them to achieve excellence in sports.
Whether you’re sprinting to a personal best, jogging with friends, or walking at your own pace, this race offers something for everyone! Enjoy scenic route.
Serious runners will appreciate the timed element of the race, giving you the chance to track your performance and compete for your best time in a supportive environment!
Don’t miss out on an incredible day of camaraderie, fun, and respect for all. Bring your friends, family, and sense of adventure—let's run the river together for a great cause!
**Sign up today and be part of an unforgettable experience!**
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Running
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ottawa, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 6:44 PM local time (CDT) in Ottawa on September 27, 2026 — 11h 56m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Run the River for Respect 5K
5K · 52 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Craig | 21:25 | 6:54 /mi |
| 2 | Juan Leg | 22:30 | 7:14 /mi |
| 3 | Anthony King | 23:39 | 7:37 /mi |
| 4 | Steve Kirsch | 23:44 | 7:38 /mi |
| 5 | Gustavo Salinas | 25:28 | 8:12 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Ottawa 5K Races 7 races
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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, 7 Ottawa events
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