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Run Your Bass Off
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Run Your Bass Off

Stanford, Illinois, United States
Jul 12, 2026 – Jul 18, 2026
Running

About this race

We hope you will join us for our annual 5k Run/Walk event supporting the Olympia Bass Fishing Team! Our youth fishing team travels all over the state competing in tournaments in the Fall and Spring. We are dedicated to teaching our young anglers the joys of fishing and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Your support will help with tournament fees, travel expenses, and equipment needs.

Following the race, be sure to stick around and enjoy the rest of Stanford’s Good Old Days Festival.

Festival activities include: food/ craft vendors and live music at the park, parade, car show, pool games, pony rides, petting zoo, and foam party. The evening will conclude with a grand fireworks display. Full schedule and details about the festival can be found on their Facebook page.

Awards: Top M/F Overall and Top M/F in each age group: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Race Day Checkin Opens at 6AM

Shirts guaranteed if you register by June 30th.

Join fellow runners on July 12, 2026 for the Run Your Bass Off. It's a fantastic 10K, 5.5K, 3.2K, 1.6K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Stanford.

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Running

Run Your Bass Off 10K Run

Course: Starts and ends at Runkle Lake Park. Scenic rolling hills, mile markers, and water stations. You are only guaranteed a t-shirt if you sign up before June 15th. Race day registrants receive t-shirts only as long as supplies last. Prizes for top male and female. Age group awards: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, per decade after 20-70+.

Jul 12, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Half Bass

Course: Starts and ends at Runkle Lake Park. Scenic rolling hills, mile markers, and water stations. You are only guaranteed a t-shirt if you sign up before June 15th. Race day registrants receive t-shirts only as long as supplies last. Prizes for top male and female. Age group awards: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, per decade after 20-70+.

Jul 12, 2026 5.5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Kids Run

The kids 1 mile run will take place right before the awards! For kids through 5th grade.

Jul 12, 2026 1.6K 10:30 AM
$10.00
Open

5K

Jul 12, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

1 Mile Walk (Untimed)

Jul 12, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Walking

2 Mile Walk

Course: Starts and ends at Runkle Lake Park. Scenic rolling hills, mile markers, and water stations. This is a non competitive, stroller-friendly event. Pets are welcome and must remain on a leash at all times. You are only guaranteed a t-shirt if you sign up before June 15th. Race day registrants receive t-shirts only as long as supplies last.

Jul 12, 2026 3.2K 9:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for July in Stanford.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 20.6° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 28.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 20.6° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 34.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
14.6
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.0mm

About Stanford

Run Your Bass Off takes place in Stanford, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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