Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats

MAY
16
2026
Join Kennekuk Road Runners for a family friendly 5K or multi hour run at Kennekuk County Preserve with in person and virtual options. Support Vermilion County Animal Shelter, meet pets on site and enjoy food, fun, and community.
Sat 16 May 2026
5 hour 5 kilometers

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats

This event is hosted at Kennekuk County Preserve - Hideaway, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834. It includes in-person and virtual options that center on a 5K and a multi-hour running attempt. The 5K uses the Howl Loop, which is described as the original 3.29 mile loop. The multi-hour event allows participants to run on any trail, road, or path within the park and to record total miles on a mileage board.

Distances and entry details

  • 5K
  • 5-hour event
  • 5K - Virtual
  • 5-hour - Virtual

Entry fees shown in event information are $35 for the 5K (t-shirt included; 5K finishers receive a medal) and $30 for the 5-hour event (t-shirt available for separate purchase). Race day registrants are noted as eligible for entry but not for the event t-shirt. The listed t-shirt cutoff date is July 3, 2024.

Organizers request donations for the Vermilion County Animal Shelter; suggested items include cash, pet food, newspaper, kitty litter, cleaning supplies, grooming items, collars, and leashes. The shelter is expected to 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 drinks, snacks, and lawn chairs. KRR will pay the adoption fees for the first adoption. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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