Market Street Pizza Spirits Run

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT

Location: Mount Carroll, IL; 108 W Market St, 61053
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

A 5K blending small-town charm, historic views, and a touch of gothic atmosphere, starting and finishing at a local pizza spot.

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Discover the charm of Mount Carroll, Illinois, with the Market Street Pizza Spirits Run 5K. This unique event blends small-town atmosphere with a touch of gothic intrigue, starting and finishing at Market Street Pizza. The course winds through the historic district, past vintage storefronts and a summer Farmers Market, before climbing to Oak Hill Cemetery for peaceful views and a memorable 'spirits' moment. It's a relaxed, community-focused experience, perfect for runners and walkers seeking to explore a hidden gem.

What to expect

A unique 5K journey through Mount Carroll's historic district.
Run past vintage storefronts, a summer Farmers Market, and through Oak Hill Cemetery with peaceful views.
Enjoy a post-run drink and snack at Market Street Pizza.

Standout details

Historic Mount Carroll setting
Course passes Oak Hill Cemetery
Starts and finishes at Market Street Pizza
Relaxed, community-focused atmosphere

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warm-day exposure

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From the organizer

Join us on June 6th in historic Mt. Carroll, Illinois for the Market Street Pizza Spirits Run, a 5K that blends small‑town charm, a touch of gothic atmosphere, and the energy of a summer Farmers Market morning.

The race starts and finishes at Market Street Pizza on Market Street, right in the heart of Mt. Carroll’s beautiful historic district. Runners will head up Market Street past vintage storefronts and the Farmers Market area before climbing to Oak Hill Cemetery overlooking the town.

From there, the course follows a quiet back path along the rear of the cemetery, with peaceful views and a true “spirits” moment, before looping back through town on neighborhood streets and returning to Market Street Pizza for the finish.

This is a relaxed, community‑focused event — perfect for runners, walkers, and anyone who loves exploring Illinois’ hidden‑gem towns.

Run from bar → cemetery → bar, enjoy your post‑run drink and snack, and soak in the history, scenery, and stories of Mt. Carroll.

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