Winterfest 5K Run or 1.6M Fitness Walk
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 1:00PM CST
- Location Kankakee, Illinois
- Price $16.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Registration is open now through February 7, with special pricing options for club members and youth participants. Donβt miss out on the chance to receive a long-sleeved shirt by pre-registering by February 1! Enjoy post-race refreshments from The Chicago Dough Company while supporting a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Salvation Army. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to get active, the Winterfest 5K promises a fun-filled day for the whole community!
Organiser's Description
February 8, 2025
1:00pm
START LOCATION
Small Memorial Park, 8th and Charles Street, Kankakee, IL
FEES NO SHIRT WITH SHIRT
Through February 1 $15 $30
February2 - February 7 $15 N/A
Race Day , February 8 $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 February 1st, 2025, and select the shirt option.
Register online through 6:00pm on February 7th.
Register by mail (.pdf) by February 4, 2025 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 CHANGED LAST YEAR AND EFFECTIVE AGAIN IN 2025
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
NOTE - Due to problems getting our preferred venue date, we are on the same date as Frosty 5 Mile in Channahon. Anyone doing both races will be placed in a drawing for a $50 cash prize.
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 February 1, 2025, 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 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.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 8th February 2025 (1:00PM CST)
$16.90
CLOSED -
1.6 Mile Fitness Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 8th February 2025 (1:00PM CST)
$16.90
CLOSED
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