FIREHOUSE 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Oconee, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 5, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| FIREHOUSE 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $40 on Oct 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 5, then $40 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
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 7:06 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
104 N Oak, Oconee, IL 62553
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for FIREHOUSE 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at FIREHOUSE 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:11 or better, the top quarter in 27:37, and half the field in 31:56; the last tenth came in after 49:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 33:21 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 30:09 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 33:43 | 27:12 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 35 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
FIREHOUSE 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 31 to 42 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:27 to 31:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 (+35%) | 31:56 | under 25:11 | 21:53 |
| 2024 | 31 | 37:27 | under 22:18 | 20:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 77°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.
Race details
- Where
- 104 N Oak, Oconee, IL 62553Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is FIREHOUSE 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 42 runners finished the FIREHOUSE 5K; the median finish was 31:56 and the winner ran 21:53.
- Where does it start?
- 104 N Oak, Oconee, IL 62553.
From the organizers
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Start and Finish at the Oconee Firehouse
Organizer: Friends of Oconee Fire Department
Join us for the 2026 FIREHOUSE 5K, a spirited community event in Oconee, IL, designed to support our dedicated volunteer fire department. This exciting race takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. Whether you're an avid runner, a casual jogger, or a walker, this event welcomes participants of all fitness levels.
Click Here To View Photos From The 2024 Event - Photos by Carol Hoehn!