5K 10K

Nancy M. Kapheim Memorial Classic 2026

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Rock Island, Illinois
Entry fee: From $7
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
10K Run	10K	Oct 4, 20268:00 AM	$35	–
5K Competitive Walk	5K	Oct 4, 20268:00 AM	$35	–
5K Run	5K	Oct 4, 20268:00 AM	$35	–
Breakfast Only	–	Oct 4, 20269:00 AM	$7	–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

10K Run and 5K Competitive Walk and 5K Run: $35 until Oct 2.
Breakfast Only: $7 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 10K in Illinois, which costs $42 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Illinois runs 1:03:01, about 10:08 a mile, based on 51 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:48 and men in 57:32.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Sunset Lane - 18th & 31st Avenues, Rock Island, IL 61201

Directions to the start

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 4 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°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.

Race details

Where: Sunset Lane - 18th & 31st Avenues, Rock Island, IL 61201Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 690 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, 10K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Sep 29, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Nancy M. Kapheim Memorial Classic?: Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $7 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Illinois?: At $35, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 10K in Illinois, which costs $42 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.
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?: 5K, 10K.
Where does it start?: Sunset Lane - 18th & 31st Avenues, Rock Island, IL 61201.