Run 4 the Goo! - 5K

Registration & Packet Pickup

• Registration Deadline: Secure your spot (and your shirt) by registering online before race weekend.
• Packet Pickup: In-person registration will be available Friday from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Burgoo pavilion — look for the table next to the pie stand, because of course that’s where the real action is.
• Online Registration: Online registration will pause during these in-person windows because even we can’t stir the Goo and the internet at the same time.
• Race-Day Pickup: Packet pickup begins Saturday at 7:15 AM, again by the pie stand under the pavilion.

General Information

• Race Overview: Run 4 the Goo is a fun, friendly 5K run/walk held during the legendary Arenzville Burgoo, now celebrating 187 years of stirring that famous ‘goo.
• Event Highlights: Burgoo is small‑town magic at its finest — vendors, carnival rides, games, and FREE entertainment both Friday and Saturday night.
• Friday Night: We’re kicking things off with Kid Copter, featuring the one and only John Love — bringing hometown energy and the kind of tunes that pair perfectly with a bowl of Goo.
• Saturday Night: Local favorite Jaxon Dion opens the show, followed by country music legend Andy Griggs taking the stage. It’s going to be a Goo‑d time from first note to last.

Community Impact

• Fund Allocation: Your miles make a difference. Funds raised stay right here in the community, with a large portion supporting Prairieland United Way (PLUW), serving Cass, Northern Greene, Scott, and Morgan counties.
• Essential Needs: PLUW helps provide essential needs — food, shelter, health — for folks from young to old. Learn more at: Prairieland United Way.
• Last Year’s Recipients: The remaining funds support Arenzville organizations like last year’s recipients: Green Pastures, Arenzville Library & Tutoring Center, Cass County Food Pantry, Arenzville American Legion, Ken Bradbury Foundation, Arenzville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Community Spirit: Small town. Big heart. Goo‑d cause.

Group & Family Discount

• Discount Availability: Running with friends? Bringing the whole Goo Crew?
• Special Code: Email us at run4thegoo@gmail.com for a special discount code for groups of 3 or more.
• Why Join: It’s just too GOO’d of a deal to pass up.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-09-12
• Location: 200 W Main Street, Arenzville, IL
• Race URL: More information can be found at Run 4 the Goo!.