Bill Heck CK Charity 5K
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Kokomo, Indiana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Bill Heck CK Charity 5K on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the charming city of Kokomo, Howard! This vibrant event invites participants to contribute to a great cause while enjoying a scenic race course through and around Foster Park. Starting right next to Kokomo Fire Station 1, runners will experience the beautiful Wildcat Walk of Excellence before turning back just before Sycamore Street.
This year, the race operates on a free will donation basis, encouraging all participants to bring both monetary and non-monetary contributions to support the Kokomo Humane Society. Items can be found on their wish list for those looking to donate. Registration on race day runs from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, with all proceeds going towards this worthy charity. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a community tradition that has raised around $43,000 since its inception. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun for a fantastic day of fitness and philanthropy!
This year, the race operates on a free will donation basis, encouraging all participants to bring both monetary and non-monetary contributions to support the Kokomo Humane Society. Items can be found on their wish list for those looking to donate. Registration on race day runs from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, with all proceeds going towards this worthy charity. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a community tradition that has raised around $43,000 since its inception. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun for a fantastic day of fitness and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION:
THIS RACE IS FREE WILL DONATION. WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU BRING ALL DONATIONS DAY OF. THIS INCLUDES MONETARY AND NON-MONETARY.
All contributions go to the Kokomo Humane Society! (NEW THIS YEAR)
_*NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE*_
In addition to your monetary donations, we would gladly accept any of the following items:
_https://kokomohumane.org/wish-list/_
Same day registration goes from 7:30am-8:30am at Kokomo Fire Station 1 just East of Foster Park. If you would like to pre-register not online, mail registration form and any monetary donations to:
Club Kokomo Roadrunners
c/o Emilie Boucher
2728 N Webster St
Kokomo, IN 46901
RACE DETAILS:
The race course will be through and around Foster Park. The course will start right next to the Kokomo Fire Station. It will continue up through the woods on the Wildcat Walk of Excellence. Turn around will be right before you get to Sycamore street. Each club member that participates will receive 20 points. This race is also eligible for volunteer points.
QUESTIONS?:
If you have questions regarding this event, feel free to contact the race directors! Emilie Boucher & Ann Hubbard - editorckrr@gmail.com.
CHARITY RACE HISTORY:
The first Charity Race was held on December 15, 1985 at Bill and Sue Heck's on Old Sycamore. Seventeen runners/walkers collected $90 for a needy family for Christmas. This event has raised around $43,000 over the years!
THIS RACE IS FREE WILL DONATION. WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU BRING ALL DONATIONS DAY OF. THIS INCLUDES MONETARY AND NON-MONETARY.
All contributions go to the Kokomo Humane Society! (NEW THIS YEAR)
_*NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE*_
In addition to your monetary donations, we would gladly accept any of the following items:
_https://kokomohumane.org/wish-list/_
Same day registration goes from 7:30am-8:30am at Kokomo Fire Station 1 just East of Foster Park. If you would like to pre-register not online, mail registration form and any monetary donations to:
Club Kokomo Roadrunners
c/o Emilie Boucher
2728 N Webster St
Kokomo, IN 46901
RACE DETAILS:
The race course will be through and around Foster Park. The course will start right next to the Kokomo Fire Station. It will continue up through the woods on the Wildcat Walk of Excellence. Turn around will be right before you get to Sycamore street. Each club member that participates will receive 20 points. This race is also eligible for volunteer points.
QUESTIONS?:
If you have questions regarding this event, feel free to contact the race directors! Emilie Boucher & Ann Hubbard - editorckrr@gmail.com.
CHARITY RACE HISTORY:
The first Charity Race was held on December 15, 1985 at Bill and Sue Heck's on Old Sycamore. Seventeen runners/walkers collected $90 for a needy family for Christmas. This event has raised around $43,000 over the years!
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Bill Heck CK Charity 5K
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
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