Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats
About this race
🐾 Cats & Dogs 5K and 5‑Hour Event 🐶🐱
❤️ ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join us for a fun, furry‑friendly day at Kennekuk as we run, walk, and celebrate the dogs and cats of Vermilion County! 🐾
There are 2 Event Options to enjoy:
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🐶 OPTION 1: 5K - The Howl @ the Moon Loop only.
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🐱 OPTION 2: 5‑Hour Event - Run or walk for up to five hours on the Howl Loop or the Lake Mingo Trail.
🗓️ DATE/TIME
Both events start at 8:00 AM.
📍 LOCATION
Kennekuk County Preserve – Hideaway
22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834
West of Danville, Illinois. Take I‑74 to Exit 206 or 210 and follow the signs to the park.
💲 REGISTRATION COST
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5K: $35
5‑Hour: $30
👕 T‑SHIRT INFO
We will have a small number of shirts available for purchase onsite from Kennekuk Road Runners as well as the shelter so bring cash for those separate purchases.
Food:
We will have burger hot from the grill and potato salad for the folks who ran the 5 hour event. They will be served shortly after 1:00 once we conclude.
🐾 DONATIONS FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER ❤️
We kindly ask that you bring donations for the Vermilion County Animal Shelter 🐶🐱.
Their website and Amazon Wish List are available on their homepage.
Tell your friends and family you’re running with and for the dogs and cats of Vermilion County! They can show support by bringing:
Pet food 🐾
Newspaper 🗞️
Kitty litter 🐱
Cleaning supplies 🧼
Grooming items ✂️
Collars & leashes 🐕
KRR turns over every penny of profit to the DOGs & CATs.
You can also make a donation during registration.
Cash donations ❤️view the donations tab for more information about race discounts
🌳 WHY DO THIS?
You’ll enjoy the park, do something you love, and help get our furry friends the care they need 🐾❤️.
The shelter will have animals on‑site — you can walk/run with a dog and play with the cats!
🌟 SOMETHING SPECIAL
KRR WILL PAY THE ADOPTION FEES FOR THE FIRST ADOPTION!!! 🐶🐱❤️
Help a furbaby find their forever home.
🐾 Vermilion County Animal Shelter Website
You can see all the animals available for adoption on their official website
https://www.vercounty.org/animal-shelter/
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Kennekuk Road Runners Cats and Dogs 5k
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