Race Details
- Start time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Race distance: 5 kilometers (3.1. miles)
- Walkers are welcome and encouraged. For safety reasons, walkers will line up behind the runners. Official times will be available for entrants finishing within one hour and thirty minutes.
- Strollers and pets are not allowed.
- Participation benefits the Dixon Athletic Boosters, Dixon Main Street, Dixon Park District, and Dixon YMCA.
Location
- Start location: Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 810 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL.
- Finish location: Haymarket Square, 255 Highland Ave, Dixon, IL, between W. 2nd St and W 3rd St.
Race Day Schedule
- Saturday, July 4, 2026
- 6:30 – 7:30 AM: Packet pickup at Haymarket Square
- 7:30 AM: Kids Fun Run start
- 8:00 AM: 5K start
Awards
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female in the following age groups:
- 10 – under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24 ,25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
- Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Male Masters, and Overall Female Masters will also be awarded.
Course
- Start: Ronald Reagan Home, 810 S. Hennepin Ave.
- Water and food available at the finish line.
- Two water stations will also be available on the course.
Packet Pick-Up
- Friday, July 3 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Dixon YMCA
- On Race Day from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM at Haymarket Square
Results
- Results posted on July 4 on raceresultsplus.com and social media.
- Virtual results posted here.
Kids Fun Run
- A FREE FUN & SAFE event for kids 9 and under. Kids will run 6/10ths of a mile. All finishers will receive a special kids goodie bag, a medal, and refreshments! The Fun Run will begin promptly at 7:30 AM at the Ronald Reagan Home.
- Race day registration takes place near the Reagan Home and check-in will end at 7:15 AM. Sorry – no exceptions.
- T-shirts are available while they last (sizes are first come, first served).
- Must participate to receive shirt. Pre-registration encouraged.
Race Features
- Bib tag timing
- Water stations
- Medical team on hand
- Postrace refreshments
Questions?
For event-related questions, please Contact Us!