Run for Bonifest 5K

Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location: Edwardsville, IL; 110 N Buchanan Street, 62025
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Kick off summer with Edwardsville's long-standing Bonifest 5K, a community favorite on Memorial Day weekend.

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Join the Run for Bonifest 5K, a cherished tradition marking Edwardsville's official kick-off to summer during Memorial Day weekend. As one of the oldest annual race events in the IL Metro East area, it offers a 5K run and 3K walk. The course begins and ends near the St. Boniface Catholic Church campus, providing a grounded community experience. Celebrate the start of the season with this long-standing local event.

What to expect

Experience a 5K run or a 3K walk through Edwardsville.
Compete for overall and age group awards.
Enjoy a community event that starts and finishes near St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Standout details

Edwardsville's official summer kick-off
One of the oldest annual races in IL Metro East
Awards for top finishers
Held during Memorial Day weekend

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Distances & registration

4 options

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

3K
Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.53
Opens Mar 22, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3K
Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.53
Opens Mar 22, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.53
Opens Mar 22, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 1 more option

5K
Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.53
Opens Mar 22, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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warm-day exposure

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The course

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From the organizer

Edwardsville's official kick-off to summer, the BONIFEST is Memorial Day weekend! The Run for Bonifest 5K and 3K Walk is one of the oldest annual race events in the IL Metro East area. Race starts and finishes next to the St. Boniface Catholic Church campus on N Fillmore St.

Fees: Early Registration $30 until May 9th Late Registration: May 10th to Race Day $35 Family Registrations (4 or more) receive $5 discount per person

Start Times 5K & 3K - 8:30AM

Packet Pick-up and In-Person Registration: Friday, May 22nd - 6PM-8PM at the Bonifest Information Tent Race Day Pickup - Saturday, May 23rd - 6AM- 8AM at the Bonifest Information Tent

Awards: Overall Male and Female and Top 3 in following age groups - 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing.

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