GFWC-Newton Junior Woman's Club 5k Run/Walk/Kids fun run

Saturday, May 18, 2024 Past event

9:30 AM CDT

Newton, Illinois

$17.40–$28.00 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 7th annual GFWC-Newton Junior Woman's Club 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the picturesque Peterson Park located in Newton, Jasper County. This exciting community event features a variety of race distances, including a 5k run/walk, a 1-mile open run/walk, and a special fun run for kids up to age 10. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the outdoors, but a portion of the proceeds will benefit local children in Jasper County by providing essential items like haircuts, shoes, and sweatshirts through JC First. The day will kick off at 8:00 AM with a drawing for door prizes, followed by the Kids Fun Run and 1-mile event at 8:15 AM, and the 5k at 8:30 AM. Don’t miss the photo booth on race day to capture the fun! Come out, support your community, and make lasting memories with family and friends!

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May 20, 2023

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Races

Adult Participant 5k Fun Run/Walk

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

9:30 AM CDT

$28.00

Entries closed
Student Participant 5k Fun Run/Walk

Incl. $2.70 Fee & T-Shirt

9:30 AM CDT

$22.70

Entries closed
Kid's Fun Run(up to age 10)

Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt

9:15 AM CDT

$17.40

Entries closed
1 Mile Open Run/Walk

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

9:15 AM CDT

$28.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

The Newton Junior Woman's Club is hosting our 7th annual 5k Run/Walk , 1 mile open run/walk, and kid's fun run(up to age 10). A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to JC First to assist in providing children of Jasper County with hair cuts, shoes, sweatshirts, etc. NJWC donates funds back into our community. Photo booth will be available on race day. The event will be held at Peterson Park in Newton, IL.

Times are approximate

8:00 Drawing for door prizes

8:15 Kids fun run(up to age 10)/1 mile run/walk (OPEN)

8:30 5k run/walk