12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Edwardsville (6168 Center Grove Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
Our 12th Annual 5K race is a fundraiser for the nonprofit youth program, Edwardsville Wrestling Club.
EWC's Mission is to enrich the lives of our wrestlers and their families through the sport of wrestling.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Apr 30, 2026
Race day in Edwardsville
Weather
High 54°F
Mostly Sunny, wind 3 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 1:31 AM CST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:32 AM – 4:54 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Moderate
Fine for most runners. If you are unusually sensitive to air pollution, take it easier. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by Illinois EPA, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Visitor Parking · free0.2 mi
35 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Starbucks cafe0.2 mi
- Sonic quick bite0.3 mi
- Pasta House restaurant0.3 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.3 mi
22 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.