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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Fun Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What the organizers of 2026 Southern Illinois Dyslexia Center Collinsville Walk & 5K Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
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…
Rules and FAQ
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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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.