Sat, Aug 15, 2026

2026 Father Jerry 5K

Olney, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Jul 27, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2026 Father Jerry 5K

The race is held at Musgrove Park in Olney, named in memory of a local priest known for his active, community-rooted life. The course is a standard road distance through the park, with a shorter fun run option for those who want something easier. The memorial spirit behind it gives the morning a quieter, more purposeful feel than a typical summer race.

Post-race snacks and drinks are set up after you finish. The park setting keeps everything contained and easy to navigate, with no complicated logistics once you arrive.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

116finishers

18:27winner

30:33median

59:17cutoff

Top 3: Benson Wright (18:27) · Ezra Dicks (18:39) · Gavin Dorn (19:04)

The 2026 Father Jerry 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K8/15/2026 08:00$30

5K8/15/2026 08:00Free

1 Mile8/15/2026 08:00$15

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Common Questions About the 2026 Father Jerry 5K

Will I finish last at the 2026 Father Jerry 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:33, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:17, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Father Jerry 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (116 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 Father Jerry 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:27 while the median finisher took 30:33. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.