We are beyond excited to have you join us for the “Race Through the Decades – 5K for the Kids!”
Whether you’re walking in the park or running the course, we’re grateful for everyone who has said “yes” to being part of this special event. Thank you for supporting the mission of the Oblong Children’s Christian Home and the children who call it home.
This year, we’re taking a trip through time! 🕺
From the 50s to the 90s, we want to see your best throwback looks. Greasers, hippies, disco legends, 80s icons, 90s classics: get creative and have fun with it.
Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded, so go all out!
Here’s the important info:
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: 108 Legion Parkway, Oblong, IL
Entry Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
T-Shirt Deadline: October 9 (guaranteed shirt)
Final Registration: Available through race morning
Whether you run or walk, every step helps support children in need by providing a safe, stable, and loving home.
Let’s come together, have some fun, and make a real difference.
Awards will be presented following the race:
10 & under
11–15
16–20
21–30
31–40
41–50
51–60
61–71
72 & over
(Male & Female in each group)
🏆 Overall Male & Female Winners
👉 Sign up online today and be part of something meaningful, and a whole lot of fun.
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Oblong.
Learn more about the host city, Oblong.
Oblong is a village in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,466 at the 2010 census, and then was later recorded to be 1,371 in the 2020 census.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of 5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Dylan Webster | 20:51.98 | |
| 🥇 | Dirk Sheridan | 21:12.32 | |
| 🥈 | Lynus Bay | 21:13.92 | |
| 🥈 | Connor Cullivan | 21:24.28 | |
| 🥉 | Matt Kirts | 21:18.17 | |
| 🥉 | Brighton DiMarzio | 21:30.39 | |
| 4 | Keegan Elder | 21:22.33 | |
| 4 | Matt Kirts | 21:59.26 | |
| 5 | Percy Klein | 21:56.63 | |
| 5 | Jaryd Webster | 22:46.62 | |
| 6 | Keagan Puckett | 23:34.98 | |
| 6 | Addison Thacker | 23:53.35 | |
| 7 | A. Lake | 23:53.44 | |
| 7 | Quentin Mormont | 24:55.13 | |
| 8 | Jared Newnum | 24:05.37 | |
| 8 | D. Estes | 24:59.91 | |
| 9 | Ethan Mendenhall | 24:49.36 | |
| 9 | John Grooms | 25:03.97 | |
| 10 | Austin Siler | 25:00.86 | |
| 10 | Abriel Lake | 25:06.58 | |
| 11 | E. Kinkade | 25:09.47 | |
| 11 | Lesley Dart | 25:25.89 | |
| 12 | Patrick Wells | 25:16.79 | |
| 12 | Caleb Eagleson | 26:18.82 | |
| 13 | Jordan Morneault | 26:27.36 | |
| 13 | Mark Grimm | 26:29.74 | |
| 14 | Kacie Cass | 27:21.58 | |
| 14 | Thomas Work | 27:25.32 | |
| 15 | Grant Sprinkle | 27:28.42 | |
| 15 | Troy Allen | 28:51.25 | |
| 16 | Gabriel Wheeler | 27:33.65 | |
| 16 | Rendi Bierman | 28:56.55 | |
| 17 | Tim Highley | 27:39.28 | |
| 17 | C. Haberlin | 29:09.53 | |
| 18 | Melissa Highley | 27:39.32 | |
| 18 | D. Eagleson | 29:13.49 | |
| 19 | Lesley Dart | 27:45.75 | |
| 19 | G. Meese | 29:18.59 | |
| 20 | James Kinkade | 28:41.28 | |
| 20 | Lynda Eagleson | 29:22.06 | |
| 21 | N. Hand | 29:11.52 | |
| 21 | Katie Stephens | 29:24.21 | |
| 22 | Darcy Newnum | 29:39.17 | |
| 22 | A. Broscious | 31:21.56 | |
| 23 | Casey Kirts | 30:29.48 | |
| 23 | C. Haberlin | 32:14.63 | |
| 24 | Kacie Cass | 30:56.74 | |
| 24 | Gwen Chenault | 32:20.99 | |
| 25 | Tyler Bailey | 32:12.58 | |
| 25 | Brianna Jones | 32:30.92 | |
| 26 | C. Kinkade | 32:31.77 | |
| 26 | Brianna Jones | 33:23.06 | |
| 27 | Casey Kirts | 33:21.14 | |
| 27 | Chris Jones | 34:46.35 | |
| 28 | Dakota Fritch | 33:43.88 | |
| 28 | Kristie Elder | 35:05.62 | |
| 29 | Tiffany Fritch | 33:45.96 | |
| 29 | Don Richart | 35:28.92 | |
| 30 | Kristie Elder | 33:54.24 | |
| 30 | Josh Bailey | 43:52.54 | |
| 31 | Joe Lake | 34:02.23 | |
| 31 | A. Meppiel | 47:18.22 | |
| 32 | I. Long | 34:02.97 | |
| 32 | Amy Daughtry | 47:18.45 | |
| 33 | Jonathan Broscious | 34:03.01 | |
| 33 | Michelle Brinkman | 47:50.96 | |
| 34 | Adelyn Short | 36:13.95 | |
| 34 | Chris Wempe | 48:12.67 | |
| 35 | Hailey Sloan | 36:14.67 | |
| 35 | Bella Treat | 51:33.17 | |
| 36 | J. Estes | 36:20.97 | |
| 36 | B. Fancil | 51:44.27 | |
| 37 | Jeana Miller | 37:01.19 | |
| 37 | Kimberly Fancil | 52:01.7 | |
| 38 | Jessica Woosley | 37:03.91 | |
| 38 | Nicole Kirts | 54:00.12 | |
| 39 | Don Richart | 38:28.16 | |
| 40 | Nathan Meese | 39:49.39 | |
| 41 | Brady Hall | 41:40.44 | |
| 42 | E. Kinkade | 44:31.86 | |
| 43 | Dustin Parson | 44:34.11 | |
| 44 | A. Parson | 44:35.16 | |
| 45 | Kayla Campbell | 45:23.05 | |
| 46 | J. Meppiel | 45:29.89 | |
| 47 | B. Fancil | 45:35.54 | |
| 48 | Kristen Meppiel | 45:39.71 | |
| 49 | Kimberly Fancil | 45:55.23 | |
| 50 | Helen Xu | 46:29.34 |
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