
Dog Days 5K
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
- Location
- Hudson, IL
- 17485 E 2500 Rd N, 61748
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Double-check key detailsRun a competitive 5K on Lake Bloomington's Inner-Loop, where awards await, but be mindful of open traffic and race day rules.
- Competitive
Prepare for the annual Dog Days 5K, taking place on a portion of Lake Bloomington's Inner-Loop. This event features asphalt roads, so runners should use caution as the course is not closed to traffic. Awards will be presented to overall male and female winners, as well as to the top three male and female finishers across a wide range of age groups. Please note that headsets and strollers are not permitted during the race.
What to expect
- Run a 3.1-mile course along Lake Bloomington's Inner-Loop on asphalt roads.
- Expect two water stops and awards for top overall and age group finishers.
- Please note: the course is not closed to traffic, and headsets or strollers are not permitted.
Standout details
- Awards for overall & age group winners
- Course not closed to traffic
- No headsets or strollers allowed
- Two water stops on course
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 11, 6:00 PM CDT · From $30.00
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 11, 6:00 PM CDT · From $25.00
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Flat road course, warm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Road
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Course: A portion of Lake Bloomington’s Inner-Loop with a start and finish next to Green Gables 2 Water Stops Asphalt Roads-Use Caution
Awards given to the overall male and female winners, and to the top three finishers, male and female, in each of the following age groups: 8 & Under; 9-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-70; 71 and Over
Join us for the annual Dog Days 5K! Register now right here! NO DISCOUNTS beginning July 1st and NO RACE DAY DISCOUNTS.
Early pickup available TBD. Pickup available race day from 5:00PM - 6:00PM at the race site
THIS COURSE IS NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC; NO HEADSETS OR STROLLERS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE RACE
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