Event Description

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.