Bill Heck CK Charity 5K
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Kokomo, Indiana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and exhilarating experience at the Bill Heck CK Charity 5K on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the picturesque Kokomo, Howard! This exciting race invites participants to run or walk through the scenic Foster Park, starting right next to the skate park and winding through the beautiful Wildcat Walk of Excellence.
Best of all, registration is a free will donation, encouraging everyone to contribute to a great cause. Participants are asked to bring both monetary and non-monetary donations, such as socks, T-shirts, backpacks, and personal hygiene items, to benefit the Care and MAGIC Closets in Kokomo Center Schools. With collection boxes available on race day, you can make a difference in the lives of local students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Join us for a fun-filled day, starting registration at 7:30 AM, and help us continue the legacy of giving back that began in 1985, having raised around $43,000 over the years. Don't miss this opportunity to run for a cause and support our community!
Best of all, registration is a free will donation, encouraging everyone to contribute to a great cause. Participants are asked to bring both monetary and non-monetary donations, such as socks, T-shirts, backpacks, and personal hygiene items, to benefit the Care and MAGIC Closets in Kokomo Center Schools. With collection boxes available on race day, you can make a difference in the lives of local students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Join us for a fun-filled day, starting registration at 7:30 AM, and help us continue the legacy of giving back that began in 1985, having raised around $43,000 over the years. Don't miss this opportunity to run for a cause and support our community!
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 Care (K-8th grades) and MAGIC (9th-12th grades) Closets in Kokomo Center Schools and the Student Assistance Fund.
In addition to your monetary donations, we would gladly accept any of the following items:
_Socks, T-Shirts, Underwear, Backpacks, School Binders, Hats, Deodorant, feminine hygiene, gloves, scarves, personal hygiene. _
_ALL SIZES NEEDED - Serving kids from Kindergarten to Seniors in High School. _
Collection boxes will be available for donations on race day!
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
2936 Congress Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
RACE DETAILS:
The race course will be through and around Foster Park. The course will start right next to the Skate park in Foster park. 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 - [email protected].
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 Care (K-8th grades) and MAGIC (9th-12th grades) Closets in Kokomo Center Schools and the Student Assistance Fund.
In addition to your monetary donations, we would gladly accept any of the following items:
_Socks, T-Shirts, Underwear, Backpacks, School Binders, Hats, Deodorant, feminine hygiene, gloves, scarves, personal hygiene. _
_ALL SIZES NEEDED - Serving kids from Kindergarten to Seniors in High School. _
Collection boxes will be available for donations on race day!
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
2936 Congress Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
RACE DETAILS:
The race course will be through and around Foster Park. The course will start right next to the Skate park in Foster park. 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 - [email protected].
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!
Bill Heck CK Charity 5K