Chicken Run
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Event overview
The Chicken Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Avenue, Batavia, Illinois. The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 1/2 mile Kids Dash
A virtual option for the 5K and 10K is available for participation from April 18 to April 25, 2026. Kids Dash participants receive a chicken hat and a goodies bag; no shirt is provided for the kids dash.
Logistics, fees, and awards
Registration fees vary by event and registration date. Sample listed prices include: 5K early price of $28.74, 10K early price of $34.09, Kids Dash $19.11, Virtual 5K $50.14, and Virtual 10K $55.49. There is a $5 fee to transfer a registration. The race does not allow deferrals.
Packet pickup includes a pre-race day option at Dick Pond Athletics in St. Charles and race-day packet pickup at the Peg Bond Center. Parking is available in front of and next to the Peg Bond Center, with additional parking within walking distance; participants are asked to observe posted "No Parking" signs in nearby bank lots.
All participants in the 5K and 10K will receive a custom finisher's medal. Both the 5K and 10K award a top overall male and top overall female; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards are given in the event’s listed age-group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.