Winterfest 5K Run or 1.6M Fitness Walk
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 1:00PM EST
- Location Kankakee, Illinois
- Price $16.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Winterfest 5K Run and 1.6M Fitness Walk, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the vibrant city of Kankakee, Illinois! This exciting event kicks off at 1:00 PM from Small Memorial Park, located at the intersection of 8th and Charles Street. Participants can choose between a 5K run, which features a scenic two-loop course, or a 1.6-mile fitness walk, perfect for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll while staying active.
With registration fees starting at just $15, this event is not only budget-friendly but also supports a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army. Plus, participants who bring a canned food or non-perishable donation for the food pantry are encouraged! Don’t forget to register by February 1 to guarantee your long-sleeved shirt, available in both Dri-Fit and cotton options. With awards for top finishers and refreshments from The Chicago Dough Company, the Winterfest 5K promises a fun-filled day for runners and walkers alike. Join the community on this exciting day and kick off your year with health, fitness
With registration fees starting at just $15, this event is not only budget-friendly but also supports a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army. Plus, participants who bring a canned food or non-perishable donation for the food pantry are encouraged! Don’t forget to register by February 1 to guarantee your long-sleeved shirt, available in both Dri-Fit and cotton options. With awards for top finishers and refreshments from The Chicago Dough Company, the Winterfest 5K promises a fun-filled day for runners and walkers alike. Join the community on this exciting day and kick off your year with health, fitness
Organiser's Description
DATE
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
Register race day from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Civic Auditorium.
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.
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
Register race day from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Civic Auditorium.
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.
Winterfest 5K Run or 1.6M Fitness Walk