Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats

MAY
16
2026
Join the Kennekuk Road Runners Dogs & Cats run at Kennekuk County Preserve Hideaway in Danville IL. Choose a 5K on the Howl Loop or a 5 hour trail challenge in person or virtually while supporting the Vermilion County Animal Shelter and meeting adoptable pets.
Sat 16 May 2026
5 hour 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats event is a community running event held at Kennekuk County Preserve - Hideaway in Danville, IL (22296 Henning Rd). The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes multiple entry types.

Distances and course

  • 5K on the Howl Loop
  • 5-hour event; participants may run on any trail, road, or path in the park
  • Virtual options available for the 5K and the 5-hour event

Registration and awards

The in-person 5K registration includes a t-shirt and finishers receive a medal. Race day registrants may register on site but will not receive a t-shirt. The 5-hour entry has a separate fee and a t-shirt can be purchased when registering for that event.

Charity, services, and logistics

Proceeds are turned over to the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Participants are asked to bring donations such as cash, pet food, newspaper, kitty litter, cleaning and grooming supplies, collars, and leashes. The shelter will have animals on site; attendees may walk or run with a dog and interact with cats. Lunch will be available for purchase. Participants are advised to bring their own drinks, snacks, and lawn chairs. KRR will pay the adoption fees for the first adoption on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Kennekuk Road Runners Dogs and Cats 5 Hour - Virtual
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Kennekuk Road Runners Dogs and Cats
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Kennekuk Road Runners Cats and Dogs 5k - Virtual
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Kennekuk Road Runners Cats and Dogs 5k