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!
Nov 28, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
45 days remaining
$40.00
Nov 28, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
45 days remaining
$30.00
Nov 28, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
45 days remaining
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Alton.
Learn more about the host city, Alton.
Alton is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. Its population was 25,676 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the River Bend area in the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
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