Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk
- Date Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 5:30PM CDT
- Location Herscher, Illinois
- Price $20.08
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Herscher, Kankakee! This vibrant community event kicks off with check-in near the Herscher High School football field from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, where participants can join in on either the competitive 5K or the non-competitive 2 Mile Fun Walk. The courses will wind through the charming streets of Herscher, offering a flat and mostly shaded path for all to enjoy.
The 5K race features age divisions for both male and female runners, with awards for the top three finishers in each category, ensuring a spirited competition! Meanwhile, the Fun Walk is perfect for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, with awards for the first ten finishers. Plus, don’t forget about the Bunny Dash for kids 7 and under, which promises to be a delightful experience for young participants! After the races, participants can relax and refuel with refreshments while celebrating their achievements, and everyone is encouraged to stick around for Herscher’s Annual Labor Day festivities. Join us for a fantastic day of
The 5K race features age divisions for both male and female runners, with awards for the top three finishers in each category, ensuring a spirited competition! Meanwhile, the Fun Walk is perfect for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, with awards for the first ten finishers. Plus, don’t forget about the Bunny Dash for kids 7 and under, which promises to be a delightful experience for young participants! After the races, participants can relax and refuel with refreshments while celebrating their achievements, and everyone is encouraged to stick around for Herscher’s Annual Labor Day festivities. Join us for a fantastic day of
Organiser's Description
Location: Check-in and start of race will be near the Herscher High School football field, located just south of the intersection of Illinois Route 115 and N. Elm St. All runners and walkers should check in between 4:00 and 5:00.
Course Description: Both the 5K and 2 mile Fun Walk take place on Herschers streets. The course is flat and mostly shaded. The course will be marked with arrows on the streets. There will be traffic on the streets, so participants need to be careful. Refreshments will be provided after the race.
Registration Fee: 5K Race And Fun Walk: Through 4:00PM on Aug. 31: $18 per person. Race day: $20 per person. Bunny Dash: No charge
* Kankakee Running Club Members get a $2 discount! Must be registered by noon on Aug. 18th at 1:00pm to be guaranteed a shirt. We do order extras, but no guarantee of size or availability after the cutoff date/time.
5K Age Divisions and Awards:Male and Female: Awards to the first , second and third place finishers in each: Overall / 14 & younger / 15-19 / 20-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70-74 / 75 & older.
Fun Walk Awards: 2 mile non-competitive Fun Walk with an award to the first 10 finishers. NOTE: If you enter as a walker, you must WALK ONLY. NO RUNNING AT ALL. NO SPRINTING TO THE FINISH LINE.
Bunny Dash: The Bunny Dash for kids 7 and under will be on the track and will start immediately after the completion of the 5K/Fun Walk. No registration is needed. They will be called down to the track after the race. There will be prize bags.
Other Information: Race finishes near Herscher High School football field. Police traffic control during the race at major intersections, but participants need to be watchful for traffic throughout the course. Awards presented at the football field after the race.
Race Director: Kankakee River Running Club [email protected]
Race Results: Computerized finish line results by Dave Bohlke and sponsored by The State Bank of Herscher. Race results may be viewed at KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com and Herscher.net
Have Fun!: Visit Herschers Annual Labor Day dance in the beer tent after the race and enjoy many other fun activities! A day-long celebration begins on Monday, with Herschers Labor Day Parade starting at 10:30 AM.
Course Description: Both the 5K and 2 mile Fun Walk take place on Herschers streets. The course is flat and mostly shaded. The course will be marked with arrows on the streets. There will be traffic on the streets, so participants need to be careful. Refreshments will be provided after the race.
Registration Fee: 5K Race And Fun Walk: Through 4:00PM on Aug. 31: $18 per person. Race day: $20 per person. Bunny Dash: No charge
* Kankakee Running Club Members get a $2 discount! Must be registered by noon on Aug. 18th at 1:00pm to be guaranteed a shirt. We do order extras, but no guarantee of size or availability after the cutoff date/time.
5K Age Divisions and Awards:Male and Female: Awards to the first , second and third place finishers in each: Overall / 14 & younger / 15-19 / 20-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70-74 / 75 & older.
Fun Walk Awards: 2 mile non-competitive Fun Walk with an award to the first 10 finishers. NOTE: If you enter as a walker, you must WALK ONLY. NO RUNNING AT ALL. NO SPRINTING TO THE FINISH LINE.
Bunny Dash: The Bunny Dash for kids 7 and under will be on the track and will start immediately after the completion of the 5K/Fun Walk. No registration is needed. They will be called down to the track after the race. There will be prize bags.
Other Information: Race finishes near Herscher High School football field. Police traffic control during the race at major intersections, but participants need to be watchful for traffic throughout the course. Awards presented at the football field after the race.
Race Director: Kankakee River Running Club [email protected]
Race Results: Computerized finish line results by Dave Bohlke and sponsored by The State Bank of Herscher. Race results may be viewed at KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com and Herscher.net
Have Fun!: Visit Herschers Annual Labor Day dance in the beer tent after the race and enjoy many other fun activities! A day-long celebration begins on Monday, with Herschers Labor Day Parade starting at 10:30 AM.
Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk
