Winterfest 5K Run or 1.6M Fitness Walk
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 1:00PM CST
- Location Kankakee, Illinois
- Price $16.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an invigorating day at the Winterfest 5K Run and 1.6M Fitness Walk, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Kankakee, Illinois! This exciting event kicks off at 1:00 PM from Small Memorial Park, located at the intersection of 8th and Charles Street. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best in the 5K run, which consists of two laps around a scenic course, or enjoying a leisurely stroll during the 1.6M fitness walk, there’s something for everyone!
Participants can register online until January 30, with options for T-shirts guaranteed to those who pre-register by January 17. As a bonus, a portion of the event’s proceeds will support The Salvation Army, so bring along a canned food item to contribute to the food pantry. Don’t miss out on an afternoon filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and delicious pizza from The Chicago Dough Company! Join us in Kankakee for a memorable start to the year and help kick off the running season with enthusiasm!
Participants can register online until January 30, with options for T-shirts guaranteed to those who pre-register by January 17. As a bonus, a portion of the event’s proceeds will support The Salvation Army, so bring along a canned food item to contribute to the food pantry. Don’t miss out on an afternoon filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and delicious pizza from The Chicago Dough Company! Join us in Kankakee for a memorable start to the year and help kick off the running season with enthusiasm!
Organiser's Description
DATE
January 31, 2026
1:00pm
START LOCATION
Small Memorial Park, 8th and Charles Street, Kankakee, IL
FEES NO SHIRT WITH SHIRT
Through January 17 $15 $35
January 18 - January 30 $15 N/A
Race Day , January 31 $25 N/A
$2.00 discount for club members of KRRC or PSRR, or ages 18 and under.
Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register by January 17, 2026, and select the shirt option.
Register online through 6:00pm on January 30th.
Register by mail (.pdf) by January 27th https://www.kankakeeriverrunningclub.com/krrc/races/Winterfest_5K_Run_and_Fitness_Walk_2026.pdf [https://www.kankakeeriverrunningclub.com/krrc/races/Winterfest_5K_Run_and_Fitness_Walk_2025.pdf]
Packet pickup and race day registration 10:00am-12:30pm at the Civic Auditorium, 803 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL .
EVENT INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Winterfest 5K Run and Fitness Walk is a 2-loop course run on the city streets following the perimeter of Small Memorial Park and Kennedy Upper Grade School. The 1.6 Mile walk is 1 loop of the same course. The finish will be computerized.
REGISTRATION AND STAGING AREA
The Civic Auditorium, located at 8th and Charles Street, is the staging area. Take I-57 or Rt 45 to Rt 17 (Court Street), and go west across the river to Wall Street (1st light). Go south on Wall to Water Street (stop sign, T-intersection). Turn right, and go two blocks. Race day registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The race begins at 1:00 p.m.
NOTE COURSES FOR RUN AND WALK
1) The walk will be 1 loop around the course, making it 1.6 miles. This will facilitate an earlier start on the awards. The 5K run will be 2 loops around the course.
2) Choice of Dri-Fit or cotton shirt
CHARITY
A portion of the proceeds from the Winterfest 5K will be donated to The Salvation Army. Please bring a canned food or non-perishable donation for the food pantry.
AWARDS
RUNNING DIVISION: Top 3 Overall male and female, top male and female Masters (40 and over), awards 3 deep in 5-year age groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-24... 70-74, 75+.
WALKING DIVISION: awards to the first 10. PLEASE NOTE: The fitness walk is on the honor system and FOR WALKERS ONLY. If you are going to run any part of the course, you must register as a runner.
T-SHIRTS
Long-sleeved shirts (either Dri-Fit or cotton) guaranteed to all pre-registered by January 17th, who select the shirt option.
REFRESHMENTS
Pizza from The Chicago Dough Company
KRRC'S CLASSIC SERIES
Winterfest 5K is Kankakee River Running Club's first club-sponsored race of the year, and is a qualifying race for the Classic Series. See the club website www.KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com [https://www.KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com] for details on the Classic Series.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Rich Olmstead at 815-549-9633 or [email protected] or Ken Klipp at 815-937-1958.
January 31, 2026
1:00pm
START LOCATION
Small Memorial Park, 8th and Charles Street, Kankakee, IL
FEES NO SHIRT WITH SHIRT
Through January 17 $15 $35
January 18 - January 30 $15 N/A
Race Day , January 31 $25 N/A
$2.00 discount for club members of KRRC or PSRR, or ages 18 and under.
Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register by January 17, 2026, and select the shirt option.
Register online through 6:00pm on January 30th.
Register by mail (.pdf) by January 27th https://www.kankakeeriverrunningclub.com/krrc/races/Winterfest_5K_Run_and_Fitness_Walk_2026.pdf [https://www.kankakeeriverrunningclub.com/krrc/races/Winterfest_5K_Run_and_Fitness_Walk_2025.pdf]
Packet pickup and race day registration 10:00am-12:30pm at the Civic Auditorium, 803 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL .
EVENT INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Winterfest 5K Run and Fitness Walk is a 2-loop course run on the city streets following the perimeter of Small Memorial Park and Kennedy Upper Grade School. The 1.6 Mile walk is 1 loop of the same course. The finish will be computerized.
REGISTRATION AND STAGING AREA
The Civic Auditorium, located at 8th and Charles Street, is the staging area. Take I-57 or Rt 45 to Rt 17 (Court Street), and go west across the river to Wall Street (1st light). Go south on Wall to Water Street (stop sign, T-intersection). Turn right, and go two blocks. Race day registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The race begins at 1:00 p.m.
NOTE COURSES FOR RUN AND WALK
1) The walk will be 1 loop around the course, making it 1.6 miles. This will facilitate an earlier start on the awards. The 5K run will be 2 loops around the course.
2) Choice of Dri-Fit or cotton shirt
CHARITY
A portion of the proceeds from the Winterfest 5K will be donated to The Salvation Army. Please bring a canned food or non-perishable donation for the food pantry.
AWARDS
RUNNING DIVISION: Top 3 Overall male and female, top male and female Masters (40 and over), awards 3 deep in 5-year age groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-24... 70-74, 75+.
WALKING DIVISION: awards to the first 10. PLEASE NOTE: The fitness walk is on the honor system and FOR WALKERS ONLY. If you are going to run any part of the course, you must register as a runner.
T-SHIRTS
Long-sleeved shirts (either Dri-Fit or cotton) guaranteed to all pre-registered by January 17th, who select the shirt option.
REFRESHMENTS
Pizza from The Chicago Dough Company
KRRC'S CLASSIC SERIES
Winterfest 5K is Kankakee River Running Club's first club-sponsored race of the year, and is a qualifying race for the Classic Series. See the club website www.KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com [https://www.KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com] for details on the Classic Series.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Rich Olmstead at 815-549-9633 or [email protected] or Ken Klipp at 815-937-1958.
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