Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats

🐾 Event Overview

• Event Name: Cats and Dogs 5k and 5 Hour Event.
• Race Start: The 5K race will start at 8:00 AM, followed directly by the 5-hour participants.
• Course: The 5k will be on the Howl Loop, with the 5-hour event running on any trail, road, or path in the park.
• Fundraising: Raise funds for the Animal Shelter while gauging your readiness for a Howl PR.

📍 Location

• Venue: Kennekuk County Preserve - Hideaway.
• Address: 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 & Time

• Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025.
• 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM.
• 5 Hour Event: Starts and stops anytime between 8 AM and 1 PM.
• Mileage Reporting: Write your total miles on the board and look for the dog bone with your name.

💵 Cost

• 5K Registration: $35, includes a t-shirt.
• Finishers: 5K finishers will receive a medal.
• Race Day Registration: Available, but no t-shirt for race day registrants.
• 5 Hour Event: $30, with the option to purchase a t-shirt separately.

📅 T-Shirt Cutoff

• Cutoff Date: July 3, 2024.

🐶 Donations

• Support: Donations for the animal shelter are encouraged.
• Pet Supplies: Include newspaper, kitty litter, cleaning supplies, grooming, collars, and leashes.
• Website: Visit the animal shelter's website for more info: Vermilion County Animal Shelter.
• Community Impact: KRR turns over every penny of profit to the DOGs & CATS.

❤️ Reasons to Participate

• Enjoyment: You’ll do something you love and enjoy the park.
• Helping Animals: Support the furry friends in need.
• On-Site Animals: The Shelter will have animals on-site, and you can walk/run with a dog or play with cats.

🍽️ What to Expect

• Lunch: New this year, lunch will be available for purchase.
• Bring: Participants should bring their own drinks and snacks if using this event for Howl training.
• Lawn Chairs: Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chairs!

🎉 Special Offer

• Adoption Fees: KRR will pay the adoption fees for the first adoption!

🔗 Race Details

• Race Registration: For more information, visit the race link: Register Here.