Old King Coal 5K

Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: West Frankfort, IL; 1100 E Cleveland, 62896
Type: RUN

Vibe analysis coming soon

Course feel, difficulty, and community fit are being added to this listing. Check back, and always confirm details on the official registration page.

At a glance

Who it's for

For a Cause

Perks & features

Awards

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.42
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 1:15 PM CST · Closes Apr 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.42
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 1:15 PM CST · Closes Apr 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.42
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 1:15 PM CST · Closes Apr 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

From the organizer

Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration Shelter south of Aquatic Center, West Frankfort Community Park •Saturday, May 9 between 7am-7:45am

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025 (NO REFUNDS) INCLUDES T-SHIRT (T-shirts 2XL and larger are special orders, please add $5.00 per T-shirt) • Per Runner: $25.00

REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 15, 2025 • Per Runner: $25.00 • T-Shirt not guaranteed and not guaranteed in requested shirt size

Chip Timing by: To The Finish Line, LLC

All proceeds to benefit Coal Miners Room (Mines and Minerals) Frankfort Area Historical Museum West Frankfort, IL

Events & Awards •3 Events: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk • Overall awards to Top Male and Female in 5K events • Awards to Top 2 Males and Females in 5K age divisions: 1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&over •T-Shirts guaranteed to all paid entrants registered by April 15 More Information •Theresa Renik 618/218-2159 •Email: trenik917@gmail.com Location •Race starts and ends at Frankfort Community Park •1100 E. Cleveland, West Frankfort, IL from I-57, take exit 65, and turn east on IL-149/Main St. Watch for sign on East Main St.

SPONSORSHIPS: One free t-shirt will be given for each $50.00 sponsorship • Businesses $50 - logo or name on back of t-shirt • Individuals $50 - honor/in memory of a coal miner(s) or someone in the coal-mining industry. Name(s) will be listed on the back of the t-shirt • $500.00 - Name/logo will be listed on top of the back of t-shirt in large bold font

Also in this area

More demanding options nearby

Higher-difficulty races in the same state.