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2026 Southern Illinois Dyslexia Center Collinsville Walk & 5K Fun Run 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
8:30 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $30
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k Fun Run/Walk5KOct 3, 20268:30 AM$30–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $30 until Oct 4.

Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 5k Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

417 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 86°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 2026 Southern Illinois Dyslexia Center Collinsville Walk & 5K Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Children’s Dyslexia Walk-A-Thon 2 Lap Route

Directions for the Walk –A-Thon: Start – Children’s Dyslexia Center at 417 West Main St. and head southwest down main street. Turn right at N. Comb St. Then turn right on to East Clay St. Go down to 159 and take the sidewalk right next to…

Children’s Dyslexia Walk-A-Thon 2 Lap Route, from the 2026 Southern Illinois Dyslexia Center Collinsville Walk & 5K Fun Run page

Rules and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

DO I GET A T-SHIRT? Yes, of course! Sign up by 9/26/26 to guarantee your size. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE? Anyone can participate! WHAT IF I AM NOT IN COLLINSVILLE ON OCTOBER 5TH? Please contact us in order to get your t-shirt…

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Race details

Where
417 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 540 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is 2026 Southern Illinois Dyslexia Center Collinsville Walk & 5K Fun Run?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?
5K.
Where does it start?
417 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234.

From the organizers

In recognition of National Dyslexia Month, the Children's Dyslexia Center of Southern Illinois will be holding its annual Walk-A-Thon to help children with Dyslexia. We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating 25 years of providing dyslexia tutoring and tutor training to our community!

The Children's Dyslexia Center is proud to provide one of the most research based reading and written language instruction programs to children and young adults with dyslexia throughout the metro-east area. In addition, our center provides training and certification of tutors to work with children with dyslexia.

All of the services offered at the Children's Dyslexia Center are provided at no cost to the participants and their families.

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