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Kellsie's Hope Foundation 5K and Kids Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Maryville, IL
8 Schiber Ct., 62062
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run for hope at this family-friendly 5K, featuring free kids' dashes and supporting childhood cancer research.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause
  • Kids & Youth

Join the Kellsie's Hope Foundation 5K and Kids Run in Maryville, IL, for a spring event that supports a vital cause. This race welcomes runners of all ages, featuring a 5K for adults and a variety of free Kids' Dashes for children 10 and under, including a unique Diaper Dash for crawlers. Every step helps Kellsie’s Hope Foundation grant wishes to families affected by childhood cancer and fund critical research. It’s a meaningful day for the whole family.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a 5K race starting in Drost Park.
  • Children 10 and under can participate in free Kids’ Dashes, including 200m, 100m, and a Diaper Dash.
  • Your participation directly supports Kellsie’s Hope Foundation in their mission to fight childhood cancer.

Standout details

  • Proceeds benefit Kellsie’s Hope Foundation
  • Free Kids’ Dashes for ages 10 and under
  • Unique Diaper Dash for crawlers
  • Held in Drost Park, Maryville, IL

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 200m

    Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Your favorite fall race is now in SPRING!

Join us for a beautiful 5k race beginning in Drost Park in Maryville, IL

We are excited to once again offer our Kids’ Dashes for children and tots, ages 10 and under! Kids’ Dash registration options include a 200 meter dash,100 meter dash,or a Diaper Dash for crawlers. Kids' dashes are FREE! All kids' dash participants must register.

All proceeds benefit Kellsie’s Hope Foundation. Giving HOPE to families suffering from childhood cancer through wish granting, and supporting childhood cancer research.

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