Sat, Jun 5, 2027

Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

Neoga, IL

Opens Sep 30, 2026Annual since at least 2026

5K1 Mile

About the Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

The race launches from outside the community center in Neoga, and the 5K course is described as a moderate challenge with well-marked roads and volunteers stationed along the route. The theme changes each year; this edition leans into superhero costumes, with a prize for the best-dressed participant in the shorter distance.

Packet pickup and race-morning registration open early, before the first wave goes off. The event benefits the local cross country and track teams, and there are post-race refreshments and awards for overall and age-group finishers.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

66finishers

18:38winner

33:08median

56:35cutoff

Top 3: Damien Chardon (18:38) · Benjamin Hille (18:48) · Jason Overman (21:19)

The Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles6/5/2027 07:45$30

1 Mile6/5/2027 07:30$25

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Common Questions About the Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

Will I finish last at the Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:35, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (66 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 Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:38 while the median finisher took 33:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.