Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats

Danville, IL

Sat, May 16, 2026

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When

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Where

22296 Henning Rd, Danville IL

Distance

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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! 🐾

EVENT OPTIONS

OPTION 1: 5K - The Howl @ the Moon Loop only.
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

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!