

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winterfest 5K Run or 1.6M Fitness Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Online registration at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Kankakee/WinterfestKankakee

Description
Date
January 31, 2026
1:00pm

Start Location
Small Memorial Park, 8th and Charles Street, Kankakee, IL

Fees                                      No Shirt               With Shirt
Through January 17                $15                      $35      
January 18 - January 30          $15                      N/A
Race Day , January 31             $25                      N/A 

$2.00 discount for club members of KRRC or PSRR, or ages 18 and under. Use Coupon Code = Club
Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register by January 17, 2026, and select the shirt option.
Register online through 6:00pm on January 30th.

Register by mail (.pdf) by January 27, 2026 https://www.kankakeeriverrunningclub.com/krrc/races/Winterfest_5K_Run_and_Fitness_Walk_2026.pdf

Register race day from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Civic Auditorium.

Event Information 

Course Description
The Winterfest 5K Run and Fitness Walk is a 2-loop course run on the city streets following the perimeter of Small Memorial Park and Kennedy Upper Grade School. The 1.6 Mile walk is 1 loop of the same course. The finish will be computerized. 

Registration and Staging Area
The Civic Auditorium, located at 8th and Charles Street, is the staging area. Take I-57 or Rt 45 to Rt 17 (Court Street), and go west across the river to Wall Street (1st light). Go south on Wall to Water Street (stop sign, T-intersection). Turn right, and go two blocks. Race day registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The race begins at 1:00 p.m. 

NOTE – Courses for Run and Walk

1) The walk will be 1 loop around the course, making it 1.6 miles. This will facilitate an earlier start on the awards. The 5K run will be 2 loops around the course.

2) Choice of Dri-Fit or cotton shirt.

Charity
A portion of the proceeds from the Winterfest 5K will be donated to The Salvation Army. Please bring a canned food or non-perishable donation for the food pantry. 

Awards
Running division: Top 3 Overall male and female, top male and female Masters (40 and over), awards 3 deep in 5-year age groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-24... 70-74, 75+.
Walking division: awards to the first 10. Please note: The fitness walk is on the honor system and for walkers only. If you are going to run any part of the course, you must register as a runner. 

T-Shirts
Long-sleeved shirts (either Dri-Fit or cotton) guaranteed to all pre-registered by January 17, 2026, who select the shirt option. 

Refreshments
Pizza from The Chicago Dough Company

KRRC's Classic Series
Winterfest 5K is Kankakee River Running Club's first club-sponsored race of the year, and is a qualifying race for the Classic Series. See the club website www.KankakeeRiverRunningClub.com for details on the Classic Series. 

For More Information
For more information, please contact Rich Olmstead at 815-549-9633 or talkinglvs1@comcast.net or Ken Klipp at 815-937-1958.

Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race email krrclub@gmail.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/winterfest-5k-run-or-16m-fitness-walk/200029312554924
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, nonprofit, marathons, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Kankakee/WinterfestKankakee?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kankakee-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kankakee
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 803 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4744, United States
- **lat**: 41.11218
- **long**: -87.87799
- **full address**: 803 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4744, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 803 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4744, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, nonprofit, marathons, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Winterfest 5K Run or 1.6M Fitness Walk ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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