The Hampshire Township Park District presents the 43rd Annual Coon Creek Classic 2K & 10K Race in Hampshire, IL on Sunday, August 16th, 2026!

The Hampshire Township Park District presents the 43rd Annual Coon Creek Classic 2K & 10K Race in Hampshire, IL on Sunday, August 16th, 2026! The 10K race is a challenge for trained runners and the 2K race is great for all ages! The 2K route offers a shorter distance that goes through downtown Hampshire. The 2K race is also great for those who want to walk. Race times: 10K begins at 8am and 2K begins at 8:05am The race will go on rain or shine. However, if weather is declared unsafe at start time, such as dense fog or storms, race time will be delayed. Registration and Pricing Online registration is open now until August 14th at 3:00pm. Registration re-opens on race day from 7:00am to 7:45am at Hampshire Middle School in person only. No entries will be accepted after 7:45am. Prices 10K Hampshire residents: $35 until May 31st $40 June 1st– June 30th $45 July 1st- July 24th $50 July 25th– August 16th Non- Residents (nr) $37nr until May 31st $42nr June 1st– June 30th $47nr July 1st- July 24th $52nr July 25th– August 16th 2K Hampshire residents: $30 until May 31st $35 June 1st– June 30th $40 July 1st- July 24th $45 July 25th– August 16th Non- Residents (nr) $32nr until May 31st $37nr June 1st– June 30th $42nr July 1st- July 24th $47nr July 25th– August 16th 2K Child 12 years of age and under $20/$22nr until May 31st $25/$27nr June 1st– July 27th $30/$32nr July 28th- August 16th Register Online for the Race! Day of Race Information Location Race begins and ends at the Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State Street, Hampshire, IL. Race Bags Entry fee includes this year’s custom race swag! You will receive the race t-shirt, deluxe headband tie back and drawstring bag. Swag preview coming soon! After July 24th , swag will become limited and so will t-shirt sizes. Race bags will be available starting August 12th at 9am at the Hampshire Township Park District, 182 S. State St, Hampshire during office hours or pick up the day of the race. Bib numbers will be in the race bags and must be worn during the race. Awards AN AWARD CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 2K RACE. 10K & 2K: Medals will be given to the top 3 male and 3 female finishers in each age division. 10K ONLY: Plaques given to the top male and top female overall finishers and the top male and female finishers who reside in Hampshire. NO DUPLICATE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED. You must be present to receive your awards or they may be picked up the week following the race at the park office, they will not be mailed. Online results will be posted at j3timing.com at completion on the race. No printed results will be given out at the race. Age Groups Female and Male: 7U, 8-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Additional Information Strollers (permitted in 2K only) Bikes, skates, and dogs are not permitted in the races. Water stations will be available during the race. The post Coon Creek Classic 2K & 10K appeared first on Hampshire Township Park District.