Event Details: This year we will have a 5K race that will start at 8:00 and the 5-hour participants will start directly after the 5k takes off!
Trail Information: The 5k will be on the Howl Loop. You can run on any trail, road, or path in the Park to participate in the 5-hour event.
Loop Length: Howl this year will revert back to the original 3.29 mile loop, so this will be a great day to gauge your readiness for a Howl PR while raising funds for the Animal Shelter.
📍 Location
Address: Kennekuk County Preserve- Hideaway, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834.
Directions: West of Danville, Illinois. Take I-74 to Exit 206 or 210 and follow the signs to the park.
📅 Date and Time
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Start Time: 5K will start at 8. The 5 hour event will start and stop anytime between 8 am and 1 pm.
Mileage Tracking: You will write your total miles on the board. Look for the dog bone with your name and add your mileage when you are done for the day.
💲 Registration Costs
5K Registration: $35 to register for the 5k and t-shirt is included.
Finisher Medal: 5k finishers will get a medal. Race day registration will be available, but no t-shirt will be given to race day registrants.
5-Hour Event Cost: The cost if you wish to participate in the 5-hour event is $30.00.
T-Shirt Purchase: You can buy a t-shirt separately when you sign up for the 5-hour event.
🎽 T-Shirt Information
CUTOFF DATE: T-SHIRT CUTOFF DATE IS JULY 3, 2024.
🐶 Support the Animal Shelter
Donation Request: We would ask that you bring donations for the animal shelter.
Donation Types: Pet supplies include newspaper, kitty litter, cleaning, grooming, collars, and leashes.
Community Support: Tell your friends and family you are running with and for the dogs and cats of Vermilion County, and they can show support by bringing cash donations, food, or pet supplies to the park that day.
Profit Allocation: KRR turns over every penny of profit to the DOGs & CATS.
💖 Why You Should Participate
Enjoyment: You’ll do something you love, enjoy the park, and get our furry friends what they need.
Animal Interaction: The Shelter will have animals on sight. You can walk/run with a dog, and play with the cats.
🍽️ What to Expect & Key Items to Bring
Food Availability: New this year, we will be serving lunch available for purchase.
Personal Items: Members and participants should bring their own drinks and snacks if using this event for Howl training.
Chairs: Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chairs!
🏆 Special Feature
Adoption Fees: KRR WILL PAY THE ADOPTION FEES FOR THE FIRST ADOPTION!!!