Race to Recycle

Saturday, September 20, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

South Beloit, Illinois

$22.20–$48.70 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the 1st Annual Race to Recycle on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in South Beloit, Winnebago! This exciting event features a timed 5K run and a fun walk around the park, perfect for participants of all ages. Join us as we raise vital funds to support recycling initiatives and community programs, including medication collection, clothing drives, and shredding events. With live music to keep you energized and fabulous giveaways like an event shirt, this is more than just a race—it's a celebration of our commitment to a cleaner, greener environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day with your family and friends. Ages 1-14 can participate for free, so be sure to register early as onsite registration is not available this year. Let's race towards a brighter future together!

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Sep 19, 2026

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Races

5k Timed

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$48.70

Entries closed
Fun walk around the park (not timed)

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

9:30 AM CDT

$48.70

Entries closed
Virtual 5k (not timed)
Virtual

Incl. $2.20 Fee

8:00 AM CDT

$22.20

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful invites you to join our 1st annual 5 k to raise funds vital to continue to enrich our community with recycling on various levels. We offer three collection facilities and have several programs that include medication collection, clothing drive and shred it day.

The 2025 Run & Walk event is Saturday, September 20th and includes both a timed 5 K and a fun walk around the park. We will of course have some music to motivate your body for this run, and fabulous giveaways including an event shirt! Onsite registration is not available this year. Please register early!! No refunds as all the money goes to the many programs that Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful has! Ages 1-14 are free! Make this a fun family event!