Paws for a Cause 5k
About this race
Join us for the Paws for a Cause 5K on October 18th!
This community 5K is being organized through a collaboration between Hill’s, Purina, OTS, Nutrition Club, Run Club, and the University of Illinois veterinary community. The goal is to bring students, faculty, staff, and members of the Champaign-Urbana community together for a fun morning of running, walking, and giving back.
Fifty percent of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a selected charity or good cause, with the remaining funds supporting the clubs involved in organizing the race.
Whether you are an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a fun way to get active and support the community, everyone is welcome.
The event will include a 5K run/walk, age-group awards and medals, prizes for top finishers, and post-race snacks and refreshments.
Come out for a fun morning of fitness, community, and giving back while supporting a great cause.
October 18th | Champaign-Urbana, IL
More details about registration, the course, and the selected charity will be announced soon. We hope to see you there!
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Paws for a Cause 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Urbana, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 6:08 PM local time (CDT) in Urbana on October 18, 2026 — 11h 02m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Urbana events
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