Cox Bridge Access, Patoka IL
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Grab a friend, lace up your sneakers and join Nora's Sparkle of Love Project for our first annual ✨Sparkle to the Bridge 5K✨ in Patoka, IL!
The events kick off on Sunday, November 2 with a hayride from Cox's River Bridge to the start line at the boat dock. From there, the 5K will start promptly at 8:00 a.m., winding through the heart of rural Patoka's Pope Township — past picturesque landscapes, rolling pastures, friendly farm animals and vibrant fall foliage, with views of Carlyle Lake and the historic Kaskaskia River.
Proceeds from this event benefit Nora's Sparkle of Love Project, a nonprofit that funds pediatric brain tumor research and supports kids like Nora who are battling childhood cancer. Every step you take will aid these children and their families as they travel a much harder road.
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