Run the Plank 5k

Name: Run the Plank 5k
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Ottawa, Illinois

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Ottawa, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 20 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Run the Plank
To Support the Pirates

The ship needs your help! Come out and run a 5k to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team!

Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am
Race start time @ 9:00am
Course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School!
Certified Distance (3.1 miles)
Traffic controlled.
Early bird registration is $30 if registered by May 15th, 2026. All registration after May 15th, 2026 will be $35, including race day.
Shirts are only guaranteed to those who per-register on or before Friday, May 15, 2026.
LIVE MUSIC!
We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancelation due to extreme weather there will not be a make up date.
Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.

Races Offered

5k

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

5k Virtual

Jun 20, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Ottawa.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.4° / 29.0°

wb_sunny 16.8° / 28.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.7 /

water_drop 62.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.4° / 29.0°

wb_sunny 16.8° / 28.0°

air 12.7 km/h

water_drop 62.8%

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Run the Plank 5k

About the Event

Run the Plank
To Support the Pirates

The ship needs your help! Come out and run a 5k to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team!

Races Offered