Run Mahomet
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Event overview
Run Mahomet takes place in Mahomet, Illinois on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026. The event is the 30th edition and serves as a fundraiser for Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC). The in-person race location is Mahomet-Seymour High School, 302 W. State St., Mahomet, IL 61853. The 5K, 10K and half marathon courses are USATF certified. Chip timing is provided for in-person runners. The course is described as primarily flat. Virtual options are available for the distance events; virtual finishers receive mailed shirts and medals and may submit times for ranking but are not eligible for awards.
Distances, entries and awards
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Main Street Mile (Friday)
Open to ages 12 to 100; half-marathon participants must be at least 12 years old. Families with strollers may participate in the 5K. In-person awards include top 3 male/female overall and top 3 male/female in age groups (age brackets vary by race; the 5K lists groups from 10 and under up to 70 and over). Prize money may be available depending on pre-race donations. Technical shirts are guaranteed for runners registered by July 20. Packet pickup is available via drive-through at Middletown Prairie, 1301 Bulldog Dr., Mahomet, with an on-site pickup option at Mahomet-Seymour High School for traveling participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.