Red Sneakers Peoria 5K
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Red Sneakers Peoria 5K and Teal Pumpkin Festival, Peoria Chapter
The event is a community walk/run and festival that raises funds and awareness for food allergy education through the Red Sneakers Peoria Chapter. It takes place at Tower Park on East Kingman Avenue in Peoria Heights, Illinois on October 17, 2026. The festival element is family oriented and includes Teal Pumpkin activities and education aimed at promoting allergy-safe practices.
A range of participation options is offered, including:
- 5K walk/run (timed)
- 1 mile walk/run (untimed)
- Virtual distance and time challenges
- Duathlon and triathlon sprint combinations with virtual segments
- Teal Pumpkin Fall Festival only option
Registration typically includes a T-shirt, with youth pricing for children 12 and under reduced by ten dollars. Virtual participants may submit results online. Packet pickup is available before race day at RC Outfitters and on site at Tower Park. Participants are asked to bring old or expired epinephrine auto-injectors for training purposes.
Race awards include overall male and female awards by gun time and age group awards by net time, with specified age categories and no double-dipping between categories. The festival is free to attend without purchase, features activities, giveaways, and allergy-friendly treats, and is held rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
