Sat, Mar 20, 2027

Lori's Walleye Run 5K

Spring Valley, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Jan 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Lori's Walleye Run 5K

The course starts and finishes in a high school parking lot and heads out onto paved city streets in an out-and-back layout. Most of it is flat, with a handful of gentle rolling hills along the way. Traffic is controlled at most intersections, so you are not dodging cars. The route is certified, and results go up on a local running club's website after the race.

Awards go deep into the age brackets, with podium spots for both men and women across a wide range of age groups, plus separate recognition for the top local finishers from Spring Valley. An awards ceremony wraps things up after everyone is in.

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Lori's Walleye Run 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

148finishers

17:36winner

33:13median

1:00:39cutoff

Top 3: Michael Marshall (17:36) · Dan Palmer (19:10) · Casey Bailey (19:59)

The Lori's Walleye Run 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles3/20/2027 09:00$25

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Lori's Walleye Run 5K

Will I finish last at the Lori's Walleye Run 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:13, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lori's Walleye Run 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (148 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lori's Walleye Run 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:36 while the median finisher took 33:13. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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