JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN 2026

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Roscoe, Illinois
Entry fee: From $20
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run or 2- Mile Walk Participant	5K	Oct 17, 202610:00 AM	$30	500
Kids Registration (12 and under -- Youth T-Shirt Only)	5K	Oct 17, 202610:00 AM	$20	500

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K Run or 2- Mile Walk Participant: $30 until Oct 16.
Kids Registration (12 and under -- Youth T-Shirt Only): $20 until Oct 16.

Online registration closes Oct 16, 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 7:09 AM, and the 5K Run or 2- Mile Walk Participant starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

6121 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 17 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 74°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 JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Map

5K ROUTE. 2 MILE ROUTE. PARKING MAP.

Rules and FAQ

FAQ

See our FAQ below! 1. When and where is the Jaimie Cox Memorial 5K Run/Walk? Event date/time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:15 AM. Event location: Roscoe Middle School – Main Lot – 6121 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL 61073. 2. Do I have to be…

The cause

Recurring Donation

Thanks to all of our participants we are able to make an annual donation to the Rockton Police Association's Jaimie Cox Memorial Scholarship!

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 6121 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 790 feet
Included with entry: Event Shirt; Event T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN?: Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 16, 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?: 6121 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Wow! Year 9 of supporting and honoring Jaimie Cox!

Come join us in Roscoe, IL for an active day, Jaimie's way!

WE ARE THE ROSCOE AREA'S LARGEST 5K CHARITY EVENT!

Our nature based 5K Run/Walk or 2 mile walk will begin at Roscoe Middle School (RMS). The route proceeds west to the historic Stone Bridge Trail before turning south as you continue to pound the crushed limestone path. You will reach the halfway point, turn around and return to RMS.

*Please note that our course features a variety of running surfaces, including gravel.