The 67th Great River Road Run

Name: The 67th Great River Road Run
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-11-28
Location: Alton

Alton, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 28 Nov, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $40.00

About the Event

10 mile and 5k are out and back on the Great River Road. A flat scenic course with the Mississippi river on one side and beautiful bluffs on the other. The race begins at 9:00am at the corner of Broadway & State st. in Alton, IL. Come run the race, enjoy lunch at one of Alton's unique restauraants then stroll downtown Alton and get your Christmas shopping started at one of the many antique and unique shops!

Registration begins at 7:00am

Race begins at 9:00am

Course is flat out and back on the Great River Road

Plenty of parking lots available downtown Alton

Packet pick up is at Mac'c Downtown, 315 Belle St., Alton, IL 62002

Race day registration accepts, cash, check or credit/Debit cards

Be aware of the weather that day and dress accordingly

We look forward to seeing you!

Races Offered

Running-10 Mile - Individual Age group/open

Nov 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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93 days remaining

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$40.00

Running-5K - Individual / age 15 & Over

Nov 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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93 days remaining

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$30.00

Running-5K / 14 and Under - Individual / age 14 & Under

Nov 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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93 days remaining

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Alton.

thermostat Temperature

4.5° / 13.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.8° / 9.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

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72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:44

nightlight Sunset

17:47

About Alton

Learn more about the host city, Alton.

Alton is a charming river town in Illinois just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. Once a blue collar town of heavy manufacturing, Alton has transformed itself into a tourist destination and wedding and reception resort of the Midwest.