Scott AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run - Race at Your Base 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a challenge coin
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K Run | Other | Oct 2, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 2, 20268:15 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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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 6:54 AM, and the 9K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
182 Hangar Rd, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
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 2 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 85°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
- 182 Hangar Rd, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 440 feet
- Included with entry
- Long sleeve performance shirt and challenge coin
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 2, 2026), 2025 (Oct 3, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Scott AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run - Race at Your Base?
- Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- 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 and a challenge coin, 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, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 182 Hangar Rd, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225.
From the organizers
The 2026 CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run at Scott AFB will take place on Friday, October 3, 2026, at 0800 at Warrior Park. Join AFSA Chapter 872 for a 9K Run or for a 5K Walk/Run. The first 25 registrants will receive an official race shirt and challenge coin.
Packet Pick Up is before the race from 0645 to 0730.
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