Red Sneakers Peoria 5K
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Red Sneakers Peoria 5K & Teal Pumpkin Festival
The Red Sneakers Peoria 5K & Teal Pumpkin Festival is an event on October 17, 2026 at Tower Park on East Kingman Avenue in Peoria Heights, IL, organized by the Red Sneakers Peoria Chapter to raise funds and awareness for food allergies. The event combines timed and untimed running events, virtual challenges, duathlon and triathlon options, and a free Teal Pumpkin Fall Festival with family-oriented allergy education and activities.
Event formats include:
- 5K Walk/Run (timed)
- 1 Mile Walk/Run (untimed)
- Virtual distance, time, tally, and elevation challenges
- Duathlon and triathlon sprint options with specified swim and bike legs
Packet pickup is available before race day on dates listed by the organizer; participants are encouraged to pick up packets early. Registration normally includes a T-shirt, though shirts may not be guaranteed for late registrations; a youth discount applies for ages 12 and under. Virtual participants may combine running with biking or swimming and may submit results online to qualify for prizes.
The Teal Pumpkin Festival is described as a free, family allergy-friendly event supported by a FARE Community Outreach Award Grant. Past festival activities included non-food treats, teal pumpkin painting, epinephrine practice on a scarecrow, face painting, a live band, an inflatable slide, raffles, giveaways, and photos with mascots. The Peoria chapter reports community impact such as equipping police with epinephrine auto-injectors, training educators, partnering with local restaurants, and expanding allergy-safe zones. Fundraising is managed through the Red Sneakers for Food Allergy Awareness - Peoria Chapter with a stated fundraising goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
