Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Run Stephenson County

Orangeville, IL

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2023

Half Marathon5K10K

About the Run Stephenson County

The race starts and finishes at the Jane Addams Trailhead. The half marathon goes out into rolling countryside before returning, with the middle stretch doing most of the work while the opening and closing miles stay flat. The shorter distances are routed to favor fast times, with terrain that does not fight you. The whole thing raises money for the local YMCA.

The trailhead gives you a clear gathering point before the gun and a place to meet people afterward. The race supports discounted YMCA programs for families and neighbors in the area, so the post-race atmosphere reflects that.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

27finishers

21:01winner

31:58median

1:04:18cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Peterson (21:01) · Doug Arndt (24:37) · Derrick Taylor Jr. (26:15)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

20finishers

1:24:53winner

2:07:30median

3:16:40cutoff

Top 3: Dan Palmer (1:24:53) · Bob Leverton (1:43:30) · Carl Larson (1:44:48)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

20finishers

39:32winner

1:02:42median

1:15:41cutoff

Top 3: Hal Evensen (39:32) · Tom Leverton (42:58) · Kurt Schaefer (45:21)

The Run Stephenson County 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.

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

13.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:00-

3.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:45-

6.2 Miles10/17/2026 09:30-

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Common Questions About the Run Stephenson County

Will I finish last at the Run Stephenson County?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:58, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run Stephenson County a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (27 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 Run Stephenson County?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:01 while the median finisher took 31:58. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.