Run The Plank 5k

06/21/2026

What a great day for Run the Plank!

Thank you to our parents, current runners, alumni, OTHS teachers, volunteers, sponsors, Starved Rock Runners, and everyone in the community who supported our race. Your support makes a huge difference for Ottawa XC.

A special thank you to my wife Nicole, Assistant Coach Jen, and Race Director Heather for all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make this event possible. An additional special thank you to Andrea our previous race director for turning this dream into a reality four years ago.

I am incredibly grateful for this community and to be a small part of it. ♥️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏴‍☠️

06/19/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! We wanted to thank our sponsors once more for their generosity and support! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow.

06/17/2026

Ahoy Registered Runners — Race day is THIS SATURDAY and here's everything you need!

📍 Ottawa Township High School
211 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350

🕗 8:00am — Registration & packet pick-up opens
🏁 9:00am — Race start

🚗 PARKING — East or West lot
🎟️ BIB & BAG PICK-UP — Race tent in the North lot

🗺️ COURSE — Starts at OTHS, runs through the scenic Riverwalk, I&M Canal, and east side of Ottawa, finishing back at the school. Route is in the comments!

⚠️ A FEW REMINDERS
• Race is rain or shine
• Water at the finish line
• Traffic will be controlled along the course

See you Saturday! 🏃

06/12/2026

Check out this wonderfully, scenic route for our 5k next Saturday! We can’t wait! Are you signed up yet? 😉

06/09/2026

12 more days to Run The Plaank! If you are on the fence, get on the plank with us. 😉

The Run the Plank 5k is on Saturday June 20, 2026. It includes the following events: 5k and 5k Virtual.

05/30/2026

Come out and walk or run our 5k supporting our OTHS XC Team — June 20th. Price increases on June 1st so take advantage of the early bird pricing.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Ottawa/OHSRunthePlank

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to our Run The Plank 5K Sponsors! See everyone on the plank June 20th Im Ottawa!

05/26/2026

Early bird pricing for Run The Plank ends May 31st. Grab your spot now before prices go up.
We’re excited for a fun, scenic course along the I&M Canal. Hope to see you there!

The Run the Plank 5k is on Saturday June 20, 2026. It includes the following events: 5k and 5k Virtual.

05/16/2026

Coach Heaver’s birthday gift to everyone who missed the deadline 🎉.
Registration to guarantee your Run the Plank race shirt has officially been extended through May 20th!
You can thank Coach Heaver at the finish line!

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Ottawa/OHSRunthePlank