5 $5 5Ks

  • Date Mon 24th March 2025
  • Location East Peoria, Illinois
  • Price $5.00 - $25.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting "5 $5 5Ks" series, kicking off on Monday, March 24, 2025, in the beautiful East Peoria, Tazewell area! This unique event is perfect for both seasoned runners and casual walkers looking for a fun way to stay active and challenge themselves during the cooler months. With an affordable entry fee of just $5 per race, participants can enjoy a well-marked 5K course with mile markers and a self-serve water station to keep you hydrated.

Held on the fourth Monday evening of each month, this five-month series is designed to create a supportive and friendly atmosphere where everyone can strive for personal records or simply enjoy a stroll with friends. Donโ€™t miss out on the chance to earn a special series shirt and coveted awards by participating in all five races. Remember to bring a light source as safety is a priority! Join us at the Carl "Bud" Schmitt River Trail in Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center for an unforgettable running experience!

Organiser's Description

The "5 $5 5Ks" is a series designed as low-key races for runners and walkers who want an event to test themselves without breaking the bank and also those looking for an excuse to be active during the chilly months. Come out and try for a PR or join some friends for a nice walk and conversation. These will be chipped timed races and there will be a race on the fourth monday evening of each month for 5 months. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these races from swiftly starting at the scheduled times.

RACE FEE NOTES:

The race fee is $5 per race.

WHAT YOU GET:

-A self serve water station with individual bottles of water that youll pass twice.
-A 5k course that is accurate and well-marked including mile markers.
-Support for all levels of runners and walkers.
-An excuse to run 3.1 miles.

WHAT YOU DONT GET:

-T-Shirt for each race dont you have a closet full of them already?
-Food at the finish area, unless a local establishment wants to provide something any takers?
-Verbal splits, unless we have a plethora of volunteers
-Finisher Medals or awards for each race

WHAT YOU COULD GET:

-Participants who sign up for the Full Series or all 5 races individually will be awarded a "5 $5 5Ks" race series shirt at the last event
-Those who participate in all 5 races in the series will earn the highly coveted "5 $5 5Ks" series award that will have you grinning ear to ear and bragging to all your friends.

WHERE:

CARL "BUD" SCHMITT RIVER TRAIL
Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center
201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611

WHEN:

Monday, November 25, 2020 at 6:30pm
Monday, December 23, 2020 at 6:30pm
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 6:30pm
Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:30pm
Monday, March 24, 2020 at 6:30pm

GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
Races will be held during limited light hours requiring all participants to wear a light source, preferably a headlamp. Runners will not be allowed to start if they do not have a light!
Runners will cross three roads on the out leg and the same three on the return leg. Runners must yield at all crossings until it is safe to cross! There will not be anybody stopping traffic for runners, you will be responsible for your own safety crossing the roads.

IF YOU HAVE A TEMPERATURE OR FEELING SICK, STAY HOME!

Participants are asked to stay on the right edge of the course when running except when passing and to allow plenty of space when overtaking others for oncoming runners.

VOLUNTEERS:
Yes, we need you.

SPONSORS:
Any business or individual that would like to become a sponsor of this event is encouraged to reach out.

DONATIONS:

The insurance cost alone to put this series on will far surpass the entry fees collected. If you'd like to see more runs like this in the future, any and all donations will help to make that happen. Thank you!

Races

  • Full Series

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Mon 25th November 2024 (6:30PM EST)

    $25.00

  • $5 5k #1

    Mon 25th November 2024 (6:30PM EST)

    $5.00

  • $5 5k #2

    Mon 23rd December 2024 (6:30PM EST)

    $5.00

  • $5 5k #3

    Mon 27th January 2025 (6:30PM EST)

    $5.00

  • $5 5k #4

    Mon 24th February 2025 (6:30PM EST)

    $5.00

  • $5 5k #5

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Mon 24th March 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $5.00

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Location

Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center, 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria, 61611, IL, United States

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