# Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk

- **When:** Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 214 W Jefferson, Effingham, IL, 62401
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-187703-ham-city-fall-fest-5k-run-walk

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Effingham/EffinghamFallFest5k?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## 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 stick around or come back for Fall Fest’s food trucks, beer tent, and live music starting at noon! 

Sign up by October 3rd to grab your official Ham City Fall Fest T-shirt!

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-187703-ham-city-fall-fest-5k-run-walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187703-ham-city-fall-fest-5k-run-walk) — data from Run This (runthis.run).