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Lake Land College 5k

Mattoon, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 01 Aug, 2026

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sell $30.00

About the Event

Lace up and hit the trails for the Lake Land College 5K, a unique cross-country race experience winding through the scenic grounds of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois! Unlike your typical road race, this off-road 5K challenges runners/walkers with rolling hills, grassy fields, wooded paths, and the natural beauty of our campus—all while introducing the community to the newly-formed Lake Land College Cross Country Team.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or looking for your first taste of cross-country, this event offers a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all ages and fitness levels. Come explore the heart of campus, support our student-athletes, and enjoy a race that’s anything but ordinary.

Why Run the Lake Land College 5K?

Experience a genuine cross-country course—not pavement!
Celebrate year two of Lake Land’s cross country program
Enjoy the vibrant college atmosphere and beautiful campus scenery

Date: August 1st, 2026
Time: 8 am race start
Location: Lake Land College Campus – Mattoon, IL

Packet Pickup is located in the Field House (basketball arena) at Lake Land College from 6:30 am-7:30 am

Participants/Fans can park in Lot A or B

Join us and be a part of something new. Run the land. Blaze the trail.

Races Offered

Lake Land College 5k

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Mattoon.

thermostat Temperature

18.9° / 28.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.1° / 28.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:07

nightlight Sunset

19:46

About Mattoon

Learn more about the host city, Mattoon.

Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 16,870 as of the 2020 census. The city is home to Lake Land College and has close ties with its neighbor, Charleston. Both are principal cities of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.