Illinois · 5K · 1 Mile
Effingham County Fair 5K
Effingham County Fair 5K is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Altamont, Illinois. It was last held on August 2, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Altamont, IL
Race details
- Last held
- August 2, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Altamont, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Effingham County Fair 5K
Attention: Race Morning Registrations -If you haven't registered you can on race morning please bring... exact change or check made out to Kinetic Timing. 5k-$26.00 1 Mile-$18.00 The Race will start and finish on the horse track in front of the grandstands, you will take a loop around the track out into the fairgrounds finishing on the track where you started and completing 3.1 Miles with music, Start and Finish. Professional chip timing by Kinetic Timing will be used to time the race. Register…
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Effingham County Fair 5K: common questions
- When is the Effingham County Fair 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Effingham County Fair 5K held?
- In Altamont, Illinois.
- What distances does the Effingham County Fair 5K offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Effingham County Fair 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Effingham County Fair 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $26 (from runsignup.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the Effingham County Fair 5K start?
- 7:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Effingham County Fair 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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