Interplanetary 5K
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 9:35AM EDT
- Location Peoria, Illinois
Event summary
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at the Interplanetary 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in beautiful Peoria! This family-friendly event features a thrilling 5K race, a 1 Mile Fitness Walk, and a fun-filled 1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run, making it the perfect day for participants of all ages. As you race along the scenic Riverfront Trail, you'll have the unique opportunity to explore the Central Illinois Community Solar System, the world's most complete large-scale model of the Solar System.
Join us for this exciting journey from the Sun through Mercury, Venus, and Earth, all the way to Mars and back! The day kicks off with packet pickup on April 4, followed by race day festivities starting at 7:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy refreshments after the race and celebrate with awards following the Kids' Fun Run. Be sure to register by March 7 to guarantee your event shirt! With a flat course and a vibrant atmosphere, the Interplanetary 5K promises to be a fun and educational experience for the whole family!
Join us for this exciting journey from the Sun through Mercury, Venus, and Earth, all the way to Mars and back! The day kicks off with packet pickup on April 4, followed by race day festivities starting at 7:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy refreshments after the race and celebrate with awards following the Kids' Fun Run. Be sure to register by March 7 to guarantee your event shirt! With a flat course and a vibrant atmosphere, the Interplanetary 5K promises to be a fun and educational experience for the whole family!
Organiser's Description
Interplanetary 5K Race + 1 Mile Fitness Walk
April 5, 2025
Register by March 7 to guarantee a shirt!
A family oriented race/walk for participants of all ages. 5K Race for all ages, 1 Mile Fitness Walk, 1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run
Walk or run through portions of the Central Illinois Community Solar System, the world's most complete large scale model of the Solar System
Participants will follow the routes of interplanetary explorers through the Solar System, from the Sun - past Mercury, Venus, and Earth - to Mars and back along the Riverfront Trail
It's athletic, it's educational, it's fun... for the whole family!
LOCATIONS
Peoria Riverfront Museum (packet pickup), Gateway Building (start & finish Line)
Course: Entirely flat (no hills) along the Riverfront Trail (from Gateway Building to Detweiller Marina)
TIMES
Packet Pickup: Friday, April 4, from 12:30-5:30 PM, and race day starting at 7:30 AM, in the museum's auditorium on the lower level.
April 5, 2025:
7:30-8:30 am: Race day registration; packet pickup
9 am: 5K Race start
9:05 am: 1 Mile Fitness Walk start
9:30 am: Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run start
Refreshments after 5K race; awards after the Kids' Fun Run
Participants can choose to receive a race shirt, or skip it for a discount on registration. Must register by March 7 to guarantee a shirt.
FEES
5K Race (3.1 miles): $25 ($30 race day), without shirt: $20 ($25 race day)
1 Mile Fitness Walk: $20 ($25 race day), without shirt: $15 ($20 race day)
Kids' Fun Run: $15 (includes Terry the Tractor book), without shirt: $10
Make checks payable to "Peoria Riverfront Museum"
April 5, 2025
Register by March 7 to guarantee a shirt!
A family oriented race/walk for participants of all ages. 5K Race for all ages, 1 Mile Fitness Walk, 1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run
Walk or run through portions of the Central Illinois Community Solar System, the world's most complete large scale model of the Solar System
Participants will follow the routes of interplanetary explorers through the Solar System, from the Sun - past Mercury, Venus, and Earth - to Mars and back along the Riverfront Trail
It's athletic, it's educational, it's fun... for the whole family!
LOCATIONS
Peoria Riverfront Museum (packet pickup), Gateway Building (start & finish Line)
Course: Entirely flat (no hills) along the Riverfront Trail (from Gateway Building to Detweiller Marina)
TIMES
Packet Pickup: Friday, April 4, from 12:30-5:30 PM, and race day starting at 7:30 AM, in the museum's auditorium on the lower level.
April 5, 2025:
7:30-8:30 am: Race day registration; packet pickup
9 am: 5K Race start
9:05 am: 1 Mile Fitness Walk start
9:30 am: Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run start
Refreshments after 5K race; awards after the Kids' Fun Run
Participants can choose to receive a race shirt, or skip it for a discount on registration. Must register by March 7 to guarantee a shirt.
FEES
5K Race (3.1 miles): $25 ($30 race day), without shirt: $20 ($25 race day)
1 Mile Fitness Walk: $20 ($25 race day), without shirt: $15 ($20 race day)
Kids' Fun Run: $15 (includes Terry the Tractor book), without shirt: $10
Make checks payable to "Peoria Riverfront Museum"
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