Shoreline Classic 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Sunday, October 2 to 4, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Decatur, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $55 on Oct 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 2, 2026 | ||||
| Tot Trot | Kids | Oct 2, 20266:00 PM | $10 | – |
| Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 | ||||
| 15K | 15K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| 15k - Virtual | 15K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 5k - Virtual | 5K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 15K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Tot Trot: $10 until Oct 2.
- 15K: $50 until Oct 4, then $55 until Oct 4.
- 15k - Virtual: $50 until Oct 3, then $55 until Oct 3.
- 5k - Virtual: $45 until Oct 3, then $50 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Tot Trot starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2475 Pavilion Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
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 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°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
- 2475 Pavilion Drive, Decatur, IL 62521Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- Tot Trot T-Shirt; T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 2, 2026), 2025 (Oct 3, 2025), 2024 (Oct 4, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023), 2022 (Sep 30, 2022), 2021 (Sep 17, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Shoreline Classic?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Sunday, October 2 to 4, 2026: Kids on Friday; 15K, 5K on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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, 15K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2475 Pavilion Drive, Decatur, IL 62521.
From the organizers
The DRC Shoreline Classic is the premier Road Race in downstate Illinois. This event draws runners and spectators from across the state of Illinois. The race provides both a competitive and recreational event for athletes while promoting the value of living a healthy lifestyle. Both the USATF Certified 5K and 15K races are run along the shores of beautiful Lake Decatur in a colorful fall setting. The 5K race offers runners a fast course, while the 15K features a rolling terrain. The tot trots are a great way to involve our young runners while promoting Shoreline as a family event.