Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk

Events

$35 10:00AM CDT - 11:30AM CDT Registration ends October 3, 2025 at 11:00am CDT

$25

($0: Ages 0 - 4)

11:00AM CDT - 11:30AM CDT Registration ends October 3, 2025 at 11:00am CDT

Place

114 S 4th St
Effingham, IL US 62401

Description

Kick off Ham City Fall Fest with our family-friendly Fall Fest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk! Run through the heart of downtown Effingham, past local restaurants, shops, and businesses, and enjoy a fun, energetic start to the day.

Parents are welcome to register for and join the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk with their kids. Children 4 and under can run for FREE! If you’re already signed up for the 5K, you can also run the Fun Run/Walk with your child at no extra cost.

The overall male and female winners of the 5K will each win a pair of Brooks running shoes from Boots & Soles!

After the race, celebrate with a family-style brunch, then stick around for Fall Fest’s food trucks, beer tent, and live music starting at noon!

Packet Pickup and Race Day Timeline

10/03/25 5:30 - 7:00 PM Event Registration/Packet Pickup @ The XCHNG 214 W Jefferson Effingham IL 62401

10/04/25 8:45 - 9:45 AM Event Registration/Packet Pickup @ The XCHNG 214 W Jefferson Effingham IL 62401

10:00 AM 5K Run/Walk START

11:00 AM Kids 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk START

Parking Instructions

With most of Jefferson Avenue closed for the Ham City Fall Fest, we encourage participants and spectators to use nearby public parking areas. Convenient options include the public lot at Section Avenue and Third Street, the City Hall parking lot, and the Library parking lot. Please plan ahead and allow a few extra minutes to walk to the Start Line.

5k Race Course Map

The Ham City Fall Fest 5K kicks off at the Start Line on Section Avenue near Third Street and finishes on Jefferson Avenue in front of Wheat Penny, right in the heart of the Fall Fest festivities. Along the way, the Effingham Police Department and our dedicated course marshals will be stationed at key crossings and turns to ensure a safe and enjoyable race experience for every participant.

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Course Map

Race Day Sponsors

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing community partners. We are grateful for their generosity in helping bring the first-ever Ham City Fall Fest 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk to life!