Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Lena Brew Run 5k

Lena, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Aug 5, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Lena Brew Run 5k

The course runs out and back on country roads, starting and finishing at a local brewery. It is flat the whole way, with open rural surroundings on either side. Age group awards go to top finishers across a wide range of brackets, so there is some competitive structure underneath the casual setting.

Race morning pickup means no separate trip the day before. The brewery taproom is open before and after, with a beer garden set up on site for post-race. Spectators are welcome without registering, and the event is open to kids, strollers, and pets.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.108 Miles · 2025 results

307finishers

18:45winner

37:49median

1:05:05cutoff

Top 3: Brock Waughen (18:45) · Anthony Holguin (19:15) · Tom Leverton (19:57)

The Lena Brew Run 5k has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

3.11 Miles8/15/2026 09:00$40

Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am8/15/2026 07:30$15

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Common Questions About the Lena Brew Run 5k

Will I finish last at the Lena Brew Run 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.108 Miles field finished slower than 37:49, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lena Brew Run 5k a good first 3.108 Miles?

A field of 307 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.108 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lena Brew Run 5k?

The 3.108 Miles winner ran 18:45 while the median finisher took 37:49. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.