Run Your Bass Off
About the Event
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.
Races Offered
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+.
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+.
Kids Run
The kids 1 mile run will take place right before the awards! For kids through 5th grade.
5K
1 Mile Walk (Untimed)
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.
About Stanford
Run Your Bass Off takes place in Stanford, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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