Riddle Me This 5K

🧩 Run.Scan.Solve.
 

Riddle Me This 5K
📍 Donovan Park | Peoria, Illinois

🗓 May 2, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 AM

Get ready for a 5K with a twist. This isn’t just about speed… it’s about smarts.

Welcome to Run. Scan. Solve. — a road race where your legs carry you, but your brain might win it.

Along the scenic 3-mile course at Donovan Park, you’ll encounter riddle checkpoints. At each one, you’ll scan a QR code and submit your answer directly from your phone. Simple, right?

Not so fast.

🧠 The Twist
• No looking up answers.

• No Googling.

• No outside help.

It’s honor system meets hustle.

The team (or individual) with the fastest finish time AND the most correct riddles claims the top spot.

👟 Choose Your Bracket:
🔹 Team of One
🔹 Team of Two
🔹 Team of Three
Compete in your category for overall placement.

🏆 Awards:

Top 3 in each bracket (Single • Team of Two • Team of Three) will take home prizes.

 

🎯 How It Works:
 

Run the 5K road course.
Spot the Riddle Station signs.
Scan the QR code.
Submit your answer.
Keep moving.
Think fast. Run faster.
Your final score combines:

⏱ Finish Time
✅ Number of Correct Riddles
Brains + Speed = Victory.

Whether you’re a competitive runner, a puzzle lover, or just in it for the fun challenge, Riddle Me This 5K will test your endurance and your wit.

Gather your smartest friends.

Lace up.

Charge your phone.

Because on May 2nd…

Every Mile Has a Mystery. 🧩🏃‍♀️