Red Sneakers Peoria 5K
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Red Sneakers Peoria 5K & Teal Pumpkin Festival
The Red Sneakers Peoria 5K & Teal Pumpkin Festival is a community event on October 17, 2026 at Tower Park in Peoria Heights, Illinois. It is organized by the Red Sneakers Peoria Chapter to raise funds and awareness for food allergy safety and education.
Event offerings include in-person runs and multiple virtual challenge formats. Distances and formats offered include:
- 5K Walk/Run (timed)
- 1 Mile Walk/Run (untimed)
- Virtual distance, time, tally, and elevation challenges
- Duathlon sprint combining 5K run with a 20K bike
- Triathlon sprint combining 5K run, 0.75K swim, and 20K bike
The Teal Pumpkin Fall Festival is a free, family allergy-friendly activity area supported by a FARE community outreach grant. Festival features listed for prior years include practice epinephrine demonstrations, non-food treats, face painting, live music, T-shirt sales, teal pumpkin painting, mascot photos, and a children's booth. The event requests old or expired epinephrine injectors for use in trainings.
Logistics noted by the organizer: packet pickup is available at RC Outfitters on the Friday before the event and on race day at Tower Park. Registration options may include a T-shirt and a youth discount for children 12 and under. Virtual participants can submit results and opt for an optional shirt that may ship after the event. The event occurs rain or shine and does not allow dogs.
Recent local impact reported by the chapter includes equipping police with epinephrine, partnering with restaurants to carry epinephrine, training early learning educators, and expanding allergy-safe zones at community venues. Timing and scoring are provided by ShaZam Racing. Fundraising goal for the chapter is $75,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
