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Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Virginia, IL
651 S Morgan St., 62691
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run or walk a 5K through Virginia, IL, supporting local student athletes and enjoying a lively small-town BBQ festival.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Join the Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run, a vibrant event held during the annual Virginia, IL BBQ festival. This community-focused 5K offers a chance to explore local sights while supporting the Virginia Cross Country Team. Your participation helps fund student success celebrations, new uniforms, and essential workout equipment for young athletes. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the BBQ, complete with a parade, vendors, and carnival rides, making for a memorable weekend experience.

What to expect

  • Experience a 3.1-mile run or walk through Virginia, passing local landmarks.
  • Enjoy the lively Virginia BBQ festival with carnival rides and entertainment.
  • Support the Virginia Cross Country Team, funding uniforms and equipment.

Standout details

  • Part of the Virginia BBQ festival
  • Supports local Cross Country Team
  • Awards for top male and female finishers
  • Course passes Rexroat Prairie & Virginia Park

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

Mixed surface, mostly flat, warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Mixed
  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Registration and Packet Pickup

Race starts at 8:00 am. The packet pick-up/registration will start at 7:00 am with the table at the Virginia High School entrance. Online registration will be closed at this time. Parking is in the Virginia School lots or parking lot or near the ball diamonds.

General Information

Redbird Run is a fun 5K run and walk hosted during the Virginia, IL BBQ. The Virginia BBQ is a small town festival with the support of a dashing community. To go along with our race, Virginia BBQ will have a pageant, vendors, parade, carnival rides, and tons of entertainment from June 5-7.

The Virginia Cross Country Team will be hosting this exciting event. The Virginia Cross Country Team consists of fifth - twelfth graders from both Virginia and Triopia schools. From August to October, the athletes participate in 25 meets around the central area. Last year, we had two Jr. High athletes (one male, one female) compete in the State Meet in Normal, IL.  We also had one High School athlete compete at IHSA Sectionals. Our other athletes made huge improvements by dropping time and hitting personal bests.

The money raised from the event will go toward celebrating student success during and after the season, new uniforms, and new workout equipment.

Race Contact Information

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at abigailclink@gmail.com.

In Person Race Information

Race will begin and end near Virginia School. During the race, you will go by the Virginia BBQ Square, Cass County Fair Grounds, Rexroat Prairie, Virginia Park, and view the wonderful city of Virginia.

Prizes

Awards will be given to the top male and female runners in each category:

Overall

14 & Under

15-24

25-44

45-64

65+

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