Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Danville, Illinois
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Kennekuk Road Runners Dogs & Cats event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the beautiful Danville, Vermilion County! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM and offers two fantastic options for participants: a spirited 5K race, known as the Howl @ the Moon Loop, or a thrilling 5-hour endurance challenge where you can run or walk along the scenic Howl Loop or the Lake Mingo Trail.
Join fellow animal lovers as we celebrate our furry friends while making a positive impact on the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Participants are encouraged to bring donations such as pet food, cleaning supplies, and grooming items to support the shelter’s mission. After the races, participants will enjoy delicious food, including burgers fresh off the grill, while mingling with fellow animal enthusiasts. Plus, there will be adorable animals on-site looking for forever homes! Don’t miss this chance to have fun, stay active, and help pets in need – mark your calendars for this unforgettable day at Kennekuk County Preserve!
Join fellow animal lovers as we celebrate our furry friends while making a positive impact on the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Participants are encouraged to bring donations such as pet food, cleaning supplies, and grooming items to support the shelter’s mission. After the races, participants will enjoy delicious food, including burgers fresh off the grill, while mingling with fellow animal enthusiasts. Plus, there will be adorable animals on-site looking for forever homes! Don’t miss this chance to have fun, stay active, and help pets in need – mark your calendars for this unforgettable day at Kennekuk County Preserve!
Organiser's Description
CATS & DOGS 5K AND 5HOUR EVENT
RED HEART ABOUT THIS EVENT
JOIN US FOR A FUN, FURRYFRIENDLY DAY AT KENNEKUK AS WE RUN, WALK, AND CELEBRATE THE DOGS AND CATS OF VERMILION COUNTY!
THERE ARE 2 EVENT OPTIONS TO ENJOY:
*
OPTION 1: 5K - THE HOWL @ THE MOON LOOP ONLY.
*
OPTION 2: 5HOUR EVENT - RUN OR WALK FOR UP TO FIVE HOURS ON THE HOWL LOOP OR THE LAKE MINGO TRAIL.
DATE/TIME
BOTH EVENTS START AT 8:00 AM.
LOCATION
KENNEKUK COUNTY PRESERVE HIDEAWAY
22296 HENNING RD, DANVILLE, IL 61834
WEST OF DANVILLE, ILLINOIS. TAKE I74 TO EXIT 206 OR 210 AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE PARK.
REGISTRATION COST
*
5K: $35
5HOUR: $30
TSHIRT INFO
WE WILL HAVE A SMALL NUMBER OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONSITE FROM KENNEKUK ROAD RUNNERS AS WELL AS THE SHELTER SO BRING CASH FOR THOSE SEPARATE PURCHASES.
FOOD:
WE WILL HAVE BURGER HOT FROM THE GRILL AND POTATO SALAD FOR THE FOLKS WHO RAN THE 5 HOUR EVENT. THEY WILL BE SERVED SHORTLY AFTER 1:00 ONCE WE CONCLUDE.
DONATIONS FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER RED HEART
WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU BRING DONATIONS FOR THE VERMILION COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER .
THEIR WEBSITE AND AMAZON WISH LIST ARE AVAILABLE ON THEIR HOMEPAGE.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOURE RUNNING WITH AND FOR THE DOGS AND CATS OF VERMILION COUNTY! THEY CAN SHOW SUPPORT BY BRINGING:
PET FOOD
NEWSPAPER
KITTY LITTER
CLEANING SUPPLIES
GROOMING ITEMS SCISSORS
COLLARS & LEASHES
KRR TURNS OVER EVERY PENNY OF PROFIT TO THE DOGS & CATS.
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A DONATION DURING REGISTRATION.
CASH DONATIONS RED HEARTVIEW THE DONATIONS TAB FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RACE DISCOUNTS
WHY DO THIS?
YOULL ENJOY THE PARK, DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE, AND HELP GET OUR FURRY FRIENDS THE CARE THEY NEED RED HEART.
THE SHELTER WILL HAVE ANIMALS ONSITE YOU CAN WALK/RUN WITH A DOG AND PLAY WITH THE CATS!
SOMETHING SPECIAL
KRR WILL PAY THE ADOPTION FEES FOR THE FIRST ADOPTION!!! RED HEART
HELP A FURBABY FIND THEIR FOREVER HOME.
VERMILION COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER WEBSITE
YOU CAN SEE ALL THE ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ON THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE
HTTPS://WWW.VERCOUNTY.ORG/ANIMAL-SHELTER/
RED HEART ABOUT THIS EVENT
JOIN US FOR A FUN, FURRYFRIENDLY DAY AT KENNEKUK AS WE RUN, WALK, AND CELEBRATE THE DOGS AND CATS OF VERMILION COUNTY!
THERE ARE 2 EVENT OPTIONS TO ENJOY:
*
OPTION 1: 5K - THE HOWL @ THE MOON LOOP ONLY.
*
OPTION 2: 5HOUR EVENT - RUN OR WALK FOR UP TO FIVE HOURS ON THE HOWL LOOP OR THE LAKE MINGO TRAIL.
DATE/TIME
BOTH EVENTS START AT 8:00 AM.
LOCATION
KENNEKUK COUNTY PRESERVE HIDEAWAY
22296 HENNING RD, DANVILLE, IL 61834
WEST OF DANVILLE, ILLINOIS. TAKE I74 TO EXIT 206 OR 210 AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE PARK.
REGISTRATION COST
*
5K: $35
5HOUR: $30
TSHIRT INFO
WE WILL HAVE A SMALL NUMBER OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONSITE FROM KENNEKUK ROAD RUNNERS AS WELL AS THE SHELTER SO BRING CASH FOR THOSE SEPARATE PURCHASES.
FOOD:
WE WILL HAVE BURGER HOT FROM THE GRILL AND POTATO SALAD FOR THE FOLKS WHO RAN THE 5 HOUR EVENT. THEY WILL BE SERVED SHORTLY AFTER 1:00 ONCE WE CONCLUDE.
DONATIONS FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER RED HEART
WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU BRING DONATIONS FOR THE VERMILION COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER .
THEIR WEBSITE AND AMAZON WISH LIST ARE AVAILABLE ON THEIR HOMEPAGE.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOURE RUNNING WITH AND FOR THE DOGS AND CATS OF VERMILION COUNTY! THEY CAN SHOW SUPPORT BY BRINGING:
PET FOOD
NEWSPAPER
KITTY LITTER
CLEANING SUPPLIES
GROOMING ITEMS SCISSORS
COLLARS & LEASHES
KRR TURNS OVER EVERY PENNY OF PROFIT TO THE DOGS & CATS.
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A DONATION DURING REGISTRATION.
CASH DONATIONS RED HEARTVIEW THE DONATIONS TAB FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RACE DISCOUNTS
WHY DO THIS?
YOULL ENJOY THE PARK, DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE, AND HELP GET OUR FURRY FRIENDS THE CARE THEY NEED RED HEART.
THE SHELTER WILL HAVE ANIMALS ONSITE YOU CAN WALK/RUN WITH A DOG AND PLAY WITH THE CATS!
SOMETHING SPECIAL
KRR WILL PAY THE ADOPTION FEES FOR THE FIRST ADOPTION!!! RED HEART
HELP A FURBABY FIND THEIR FOREVER HOME.
VERMILION COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER WEBSITE
YOU CAN SEE ALL THE ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ON THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE
HTTPS://WWW.VERCOUNTY.ORG/ANIMAL-SHELTER/
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