CIRT's Pony Express 5K

APR
4
2026
Join CIRT's Pony Express 5K Gallop in East Peoria this early April 2026 to run or stroll in support of Central Illinois Riding Therapy. Enjoy a timed 5K or a 1K fun walk and help them toward a $10,000 fundraising goal.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

CIRT's Pony Express 5K Gallop is the 7th annual run and walk event held in East Peoria, Illinois. The event takes place in early April 2026 at 201 Veterans Drive. It is organized by Central Illinois Riding Therapy and benefits that organization. Timing and scoring are provided by ShaZam Racing. The listed fundraising goal for the beneficiary organization is $10,000.

Entries, logistics, and awards

  • 5K Run
  • 1K Fun Walk/Trot (untimed)
  • 5K Run Duo (handicap participant and one assistant, single price)
  • 1K Fun Walk/Trot Duo (handicap participant and one assistant)

Registration fees vary by registration date. Example prices listed include a starting fee of $33.20 for early registration and higher fees for later registration periods. Packet pickup is scheduled Friday, April 3 at Central Illinois Riding Therapy, 305 Neumann Drive, East Peoria (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm), and on race day outside the Fondulac Administration Building, 201 Veterans Drive (8:00 am to 9:00 am). Participants may pick up packets for friends and family.

Overall awards are given to the top male and top female by gun time. Age group awards (net time) are given to the top male and top female in these groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over. No double dipping is allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Run Duo
1k Fun Walk/trot Duo (untimed)
1k Fun Walk/trot (untimed)