Tremont Turkey Festival 5K

About the Event

The Tremont Turkey Festival 5K takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 7:30 AM CDT at 200 N Harris St in Tremont, Illinois. This 60th annual race kicks off the second day of the Tremont Turkey Festival with a flat to gently rolling, accurately measured 5K course featuring splits at each mile and professional timing.

5K Run/Walk
Start: 7:30 AM • Flat to gently rolling course • Splits at each mile • Professionally timed

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

Race Day Check-in & Registration Opens: 6:15 AM. Closes: 7:30 AM. ALL runners must check in on race day.
Race Start: 7:30 AM.
Trophy Presentation: Immediately following the race at the pavilion.
Location: Start/Finish on James Street (between E. Tazwell St. and Cullinan St.), Tremont, Illinois.
Course Map: Available online.
Registration Deadline: Shirt guaranteed until May 30. Shirt not guaranteed for registrations May 31–June 13.
Timing & Scoring: ShaZam Racing.
Contact: Danielle and Tyler Risinger at phone 309-251-2998.

Swag, Awards & Atmosphere:

Overall Awards: Top 1 male and top 1 female (gun time). Age group double dipping not allowed.
Tremont Resident Awards: Top 1 male and top 1 female (gun time). Age group double dipping not allowed.
Age Group Awards: Top 3 males and top 3 females in categories: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 (NEW for 2026), and 70+ (net time).
Festival Setting: Part of the 60th annual Tremont Turkey Festival — a community tradition.
Scenic Course: Refreshing jog in the country with accurate measurement.
Community Spirit: Long-standing small-town Illinois tradition.

The Tremont Turkey Festival 5K on June 13, 2026, in Tremont, Illinois, celebrates 60 years — a flat to gently rolling, professionally timed 5K with age group awards, resident awards, and festival atmosphere kicking off day two of the annual Turkey Festival.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 5km

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:30

sell

$34.09

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

18.0° / 28.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.3° / 28.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:27

nightlight Sunset

20:28

About Tremont

Learn more about the host city, Tremont.

Tremont is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,277 at the 2020 census. Tremont is located 14 miles southeast of Peoria.