4th Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5K
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Harrisburg, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 4th Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful Harrisburg, Saline! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to lace up their running shoes and join in the fun while supporting a great cause—local shelter animals. Pets are not just welcome; they are encouraged to join the festivities!
Race day will be filled with activities, including a photo area to capture precious moments with your furry friends, free refreshments for both humans and pets, and the chance to win fabulous gift baskets in our raffle. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet adoptable foster dogs from Saline County. With a clearly marked race course, participants can enjoy a smooth running experience, and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of the five age groups. Be sure to register by October 5th to secure your event T-shirt and make a difference in the lives of shelter animals. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event; we can’t wait to see you there!
Race day will be filled with activities, including a photo area to capture precious moments with your furry friends, free refreshments for both humans and pets, and the chance to win fabulous gift baskets in our raffle. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet adoptable foster dogs from Saline County. With a clearly marked race course, participants can enjoy a smooth running experience, and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of the five age groups. Be sure to register by October 5th to secure your event T-shirt and make a difference in the lives of shelter animals. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event; we can’t wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for our 4th Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5K! This is an opportunity for you to get some exercise, have fun and help local shelter animals. Pets are more than welcome, they are encouraged! A photo area will be setup for you to capture memories with your friends, family and pets. Free refreshments for both you and your pet will be available before and after the race. We will be raffling off different gift baskets during the event. Saline Co. will also have foster dogs that are available for adoption. We will offer a map of the race coarse and the race path will be clearly marked for the participants. All proceeds will be given to Friends of Saline County Animals. Other donations such as dog food, cat food, liter, pet toys or anything pet related will also go to the organization just bring your donations to the race with you! The top 3 winners from each age group will receive a medal. Age groups will be divided into 5 different sections. Ages 5-19, 20-34, 35-50, and 51-65 and 66+. T-shirts are included in the registration price when you register for the race before October 5th. We hope to see you there!
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4th Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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2000 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, 62946, IL, United States
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