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Shoreline Classic

Decatur, Illinois, United States View on map
Oct 02, 2026 – Oct 04, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

The DRC Shoreline Classic is the premier Road Race in downstate Illinois. This event draws runners and spectators from across the state of Illinois. The race provides both a competitive and recreational event for athletes while promoting the value of living a healthy lifestyle. Both the USATF Certified 5K and 15K races are run along the shores of beautiful Lake Decatur in a colorful fall setting. The 5K race offers runners a fast course, while the 15K features a rolling terrain. The tot trots are a great way to involve our young runners while promoting Shoreline as a family event.

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Running

15K

Oct 02, 2026 15K 7:30 AM
$50.00
Open

5K

Oct 02, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$45.00
Open

15k - Virtual

Oct 02, 2026 15K 7:30 AM
$50.00
Open

5k - Virtual

Oct 02, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$45.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Decatur, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 25.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 26.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.9mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
66.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 2, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 2, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 43m

The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 6:36 PM local time (CDT) in Decatur on October 2, 2026 — 11h 43m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Shoreline Classic

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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, 12 Decatur events

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