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.
Aug 01, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in 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.
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