2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual

Course:                                                   

The course is a 5k/3.1 mile U.S. Track & Field Certified route that takes you through the beautifully scenic Old Plank Trail and through the streets of Historic Frankfort. Water will be available on the course.

Awards:                                       

Awards will be given for the top overall male & female and the top finisher in each age division, male & female.

Registration Fee:

$25 per person until noon June 8

$35 per person after noon on June 8 until Race Day

Post-Race Activities:                         

After the completion of the race, stay for the awards presentation & DJ music. For the runners/walkers there will be healthy refreshments and water. The whole family are invited to attend the post-race celebration.  All items are first come and will not be replenished.

Giveaway Guarantee:                   

 Race shirts are guaranteed to runners who registered by Wednesday, May 20. 

Parking:                                                          

Parking is available @ Main Park, Frankfort Village Hall, Park District Preschool Building and neighborhood streets.     

Sponsored By:

Town Center Bank

Jeffrey LaMorte Salon & Day Spa

Chicago Stem Cell Therapy

Hamstra Roofing

DOT Foods

Body Fountain

Snow Family Dental

Running for Kicks

Iron Warzone Gym

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers New Lenox

Chick-fil-A Frankfort

Chiro One

Camp Manitoqua

Rose Pest Solutions 

Palermo's Pizza 

Frankfort Jewel Osco

Hinkley Springs 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Clink link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BACA62CA3FF2-62948774-short

Short Run Map

https://www.frankfortparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IL19009NM-Map-2019.pdf

Join fellow runners on June 17, 2026 for the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Frankfort.