The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois
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The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois

Port Byron, Illinois, United States View on map
Aug 15, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Join us as we race in memory of our own Nick Strub of Port Byron! Nick fought pediatric bone cancer, Ewing’s sarcoma, for over 5 years until he died in 2011. He was 29 years old.

Come run and play with us as we celebrate his life! We will have our signature 5k run/walk, and the always-a-blast Teddy Trot for the littles. Prizes for the overall men’s and women’s runners will be awarded.

5K Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 

After the races, wander and wonder at the awesomeness that is Tug Fest-IL. Adult entries will include 2 FREE drink vouchers for the adults.

Nick Teddy Foundation proceeds from the event benefit research specific to Ewing’s sarcoma. Additionally, funds are reserved to support QCA Ewing’s sarcoma survivors and their families as needed. We currently support/follow 15 local families. Many thanks to Tug Fest-IL and the Riverdale High School Cross Country teams for continuing support for this beloved Port Byron tradition!

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Running

Nick Teddy 5k

Aug 15, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

Ghost Runner/Virtual Option

Can't join us on race day but still want to run and support the cause? The Ghost Runner option gets you a bib and t-shirt without having to be present on race day!

Aug 15, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$20.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Port Byron.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 19.2° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 26.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 19.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 26.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
20.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
15.3mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
82.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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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, 1 Port Byron event

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