Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Wilmington, Illinois
- Price $28.49 - $43.99
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Bully Blitz 5K Run and 1K Walk on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in Wilmington, Illinois! This vibrant event supports Its A Pittie Rescue, a dedicated nonprofit focused on rescuing and rehabilitating pit bull breeds while promoting awareness about their incredible nature. Participants can choose to run the competitive 5K or enjoy a leisurely 1-mile walk, both taking place along the scenic Wauponsee Glacial Trail-Symerton Access.
Check-in for runners and walkers begins at 9:30 a.m., where you'll receive race instructions, goodie bags, and your race T-shirt. The 5K will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with a competitive wave, followed by a fun run and the 1-mile walkers. Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow animal lovers, visit vendors, and meet adorable adoptable dogs. Remember, registration closes on October 4th to guarantee your race shirt, so sign up today and be part of this uplifting community event that benefits a worthy cause!
Check-in for runners and walkers begins at 9:30 a.m., where you'll receive race instructions, goodie bags, and your race T-shirt. The 5K will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with a competitive wave, followed by a fun run and the 1-mile walkers. Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow animal lovers, visit vendors, and meet adorable adoptable dogs. Remember, registration closes on October 4th to guarantee your race shirt, so sign up today and be part of this uplifting community event that benefits a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
The Bully Blitz 5K run and 1-mile walk will take place on Saturday, October 18th at This event is a fundraiser for Its A Pittie Rescue, a local nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue. All proceeds from this event will go directly toward the rescues mission of rescuing, rehabbing, and rehoming pit bull breeds and educating people about one of Americas most loyal and kind breeds, one dog at a time. This event will feature the 5K and 1-mile walk, vendors, adoptable dogs, and much more! We do ask that you leave your furry friends at home.
CHECK-IN: All runners and walkers will check in from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to receive race instructions, Goodie Bags, chipped race bib & Race T-shirt. Check- in will be at Symerton Tap & Grill 18332 W Commercial St Symerton/Wilmington, IL
RACE TIMES: The race will begin at 11:00 am. Race will be on Wauponsee Glacial Trail-Symerton Access, The race will start with a competitive wave then a fun run wave. All the 1-mile walkers will begin after the last runner. Competitive runners will be awarded 1st, 2nd over all & 1st & 2nd for age groups Male & Female.
MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 4TH TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT!
CHECK-IN: All runners and walkers will check in from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to receive race instructions, Goodie Bags, chipped race bib & Race T-shirt. Check- in will be at Symerton Tap & Grill 18332 W Commercial St Symerton/Wilmington, IL
RACE TIMES: The race will begin at 11:00 am. Race will be on Wauponsee Glacial Trail-Symerton Access, The race will start with a competitive wave then a fun run wave. All the 1-mile walkers will begin after the last runner. Competitive runners will be awarded 1st, 2nd over all & 1st & 2nd for age groups Male & Female.
MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 4TH TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT!
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