✨Sparkle to the Bridge 5K✨
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Patoka, Illinois
- Price $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the first annual Sparkle to the Bridge 5K, taking place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in the charming town of Patoka, Marion. This uplifting event invites you to lace up your sneakers and join in the celebration of community spirit while supporting an incredible cause. The race kicks off promptly at 8:00 a.m., beginning with a delightful hayride from Cox's River Bridge to the scenic boat dock. Runners will navigate a picturesque 5K route that meanders through the vibrant fall foliage of rural Patoka, offering stunning views of Carlyle Lake and the historic Kaskaskia River.
After crossing the finish line at the River Bridge, participants can look forward to a festive post-race celebration complete with music, delicious donuts, and refreshing beverages. Don’t miss the chance to capture memorable moments with Heart Lover the unicorn! Additionally, you're invited to a community worship service at Patoka Christian Church at 10:00 a.m., followed by a chili lunch fundraiser that supports families affected by childhood cancer. Join us for a day of camaraderie, joy, and purpose as we run for a reason and sparkle for Nora! Sign up today to be part of
After crossing the finish line at the River Bridge, participants can look forward to a festive post-race celebration complete with music, delicious donuts, and refreshing beverages. Don’t miss the chance to capture memorable moments with Heart Lover the unicorn! Additionally, you're invited to a community worship service at Patoka Christian Church at 10:00 a.m., followed by a chili lunch fundraiser that supports families affected by childhood cancer. Join us for a day of camaraderie, joy, and purpose as we run for a reason and sparkle for Nora! Sign up today to be part of
Organiser's Description
_Grab a friend, lace up your sneakers and join Nora's Sparkle of Love Project for our first annual SPARKLESSPARKLE TO THE BRIDGE 5KSPARKLES in Patoka, IL!_
What better way to spend a crisp, fall morning than outdoors, sharing in community, moving your body and spreading Nora's _SPARKLE_.
The events kick off on Sunday, November 2 with a hayride from Cox's River Bridge to the start line at the boat dock. From there, the 5K will start promptly at 8:00 a.m., winding through the heart of rural Patoka's Pope Township past picturesque landscapes, rolling pastures, friendly farm animals and vibrant fall foliage, with views of Carlyle Lake and the historic Kaskaskia River. Runners will cross the finish line at the River Bridge, where music, donuts and refreshments await. Plus, there will be an awards ceremony and photo ops with none other than Heart Lover the unicorn!
Participants are also invited in to town to Patoka Christian Church for a post-run worship. The service starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed with a chili lunch fundraiser.
Proceeds from this event benefit sparklesNora's Sparkle of Love Project [https://www.norassparkleofloveproject.com/]sparkles, a nonprofit that funds pediatric brain tumor research and supports kids like Nora who are battling childhood cancer. Every step you take will aid these children and their families as they travel a much harder road.
It's sure to be a great day for an even greater cause. So sign on up, today!
Run for a reason. _Sparkle for Nora._
_FEMALE SIGNRACE DAY:_ Sunday, November 2, 2025
_CHECK-IN LOCATION: _ Cox River Bridge Access, northwest of Patoka, IL on Kaskaskia River (see attached map)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yzJrFVYAQcnaFMuk9
_RACE START:_ 8:00 am
_CHECK IN: _ No later than 7:45
_START:_ Boat Dock _FINISH: _ Coxs River Bridge
_TRANSPORTATION TO START LINE__: _ Park at the River Bridge and relax as the hayride delivers you to the starting line at the Boat Dock. Arrive no earlier than 7 am and no later than 7:45 am.
_POST-RACE: _Celebrate at the finish with music, awards, donuts and refreshments. Grab a high-five and photo with Heart Lover the unicorn!
latin cross Head in to town after the race for a 10:00 AM community worship service at Patoka Christian Church, followed by a chili lunch fundraiser. Dine in or carry out.
_PACKET PICKUP_: Pick up your packet ahead of time to help be prepared the morning of the race. Packet includes your tshirt, bib # and important race day info!
Patoka Christian Church
Friday 10/31 6 - 8 pm
Saturday 11/1 8 - 9 am
Sunday at the race
All proceeds support Nora's Sparkle of Love Project [https://www.norassparkleofloveproject.com/], helping families affected by DIPG and other childhood cancers.
Medals will be awarded to all participants!
Additional awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories.
All participants who register by October 19 will receive a race T-shirt! T-shirts will also be available to order separately for those not participating in the race.
What better way to spend a crisp, fall morning than outdoors, sharing in community, moving your body and spreading Nora's _SPARKLE_.
The events kick off on Sunday, November 2 with a hayride from Cox's River Bridge to the start line at the boat dock. From there, the 5K will start promptly at 8:00 a.m., winding through the heart of rural Patoka's Pope Township past picturesque landscapes, rolling pastures, friendly farm animals and vibrant fall foliage, with views of Carlyle Lake and the historic Kaskaskia River. Runners will cross the finish line at the River Bridge, where music, donuts and refreshments await. Plus, there will be an awards ceremony and photo ops with none other than Heart Lover the unicorn!
Participants are also invited in to town to Patoka Christian Church for a post-run worship. The service starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed with a chili lunch fundraiser.
Proceeds from this event benefit sparklesNora's Sparkle of Love Project [https://www.norassparkleofloveproject.com/]sparkles, a nonprofit that funds pediatric brain tumor research and supports kids like Nora who are battling childhood cancer. Every step you take will aid these children and their families as they travel a much harder road.
It's sure to be a great day for an even greater cause. So sign on up, today!
Run for a reason. _Sparkle for Nora._
_FEMALE SIGNRACE DAY:_ Sunday, November 2, 2025
_CHECK-IN LOCATION: _ Cox River Bridge Access, northwest of Patoka, IL on Kaskaskia River (see attached map)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yzJrFVYAQcnaFMuk9
_RACE START:_ 8:00 am
_CHECK IN: _ No later than 7:45
_START:_ Boat Dock _FINISH: _ Coxs River Bridge
_TRANSPORTATION TO START LINE__: _ Park at the River Bridge and relax as the hayride delivers you to the starting line at the Boat Dock. Arrive no earlier than 7 am and no later than 7:45 am.
_POST-RACE: _Celebrate at the finish with music, awards, donuts and refreshments. Grab a high-five and photo with Heart Lover the unicorn!
latin cross Head in to town after the race for a 10:00 AM community worship service at Patoka Christian Church, followed by a chili lunch fundraiser. Dine in or carry out.
_PACKET PICKUP_: Pick up your packet ahead of time to help be prepared the morning of the race. Packet includes your tshirt, bib # and important race day info!
Patoka Christian Church
Friday 10/31 6 - 8 pm
Saturday 11/1 8 - 9 am
Sunday at the race
All proceeds support Nora's Sparkle of Love Project [https://www.norassparkleofloveproject.com/], helping families affected by DIPG and other childhood cancers.
Medals will be awarded to all participants!
Additional awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories.
All participants who register by October 19 will receive a race T-shirt! T-shirts will also be available to order separately for those not participating in the race.
Races
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Sparkle to the Bridge 5K
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$33.30
CLOSEDmilitary medal Medals will be awarded to all participants! trophy Additional awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories. t-shirt All participants who register by October 19 will receive a race T-shirt! T-shirts will also be available to order separately for those not participating in the race. Find the ordering info on Sparkle to the Bridge 5k Facebook event. -
Virtual 5K - St. Louis
Incl. $3.30 Fee
$33.30
CLOSED
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