About the 5K For COFFEE - and CASA!
The course runs just west of a university stadium, so you get that open campus feel with plenty of space and flat ground. It benefits CASA of East Central Illinois, which advocates for children in the juvenile court system, so the cause is visible in how the race carries itself.
Packet pickup happens race morning, which keeps things simple. There is coffee at the start courtesy of local Starbucks locations, and post-race refreshments waiting when you finish. The start area is easy to find, sitting right outside the stadium.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/14/2026 09:00$30
1 Mile11/14/2026 08:55$25
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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