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Springfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Kankakee, IL
N Kennedy Dr, 60901
Type
RUN

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At a glance

A spring 5K/2M walk on a paved course, offering awards and supporting the Kankakee Area YMCA, perfect for a community run or series challenge.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Springfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, a community event supporting the Kankakee Area YMCA. This race features a course partly on city streets and mostly on an asphalt trail, starting and finishing near the YMCA. All participants receive a finisher's award, with additional recognition for overall and age group winners. It's also the second race in the Kankakee River Running Club’s Classic Series, offering special awards for series finishers.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a paved course, traversing city streets and an asphalt trail.
  • All finishers receive an award, with additional recognition for top overall and age group performers.
  • Enjoy bottled water and pre-wrapped snacks at the finish line.

Standout details

  • Proceeds benefit Kankakee Area YMCA
  • Part of the Classic Series
  • Finisher's awards for all
  • Overall and Age Group awards

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 2 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Feb 12, 2026, 12:57 PM CST · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Feb 12, 2026, 12:57 PM CST · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Flat road course

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Road
  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The race will be run partly on a city street and mostly on an asphalt trail. It will start and finish on N 5th Street just north of the YMCA, at the intersection with N 6th Avenue. We will be using the north parking lot of the YMCA. There is also plenty of parking across Kennedy Drive at Meadowview Center. Restrooms will be available at the YMCA. Participants need to wear their bib numbers on the front and have them visible when entering the start area and when coming to the finish line. If you sign up for the walk, you must walk the entire distance. No running, no sprinting to the finish line.

Bottled water and pre-wrapped snacks such as granola bars and bananas will be available at the finish.

All participants will receive a finisher’s award. There will also be Overall and Age Group awards. Also available, for an extra $10 is a T-shirt with the race logo and info imprinted on it. You must be registered by no later than noon on April 6th to order a T-shirt. Part of the proceeds of the race will be donated to Kankakee Area YMCA. Dues-paying club members may enter a coupon code of CLUB at checkout to receive a $2 discount.

Springfest is the second race of Kankakee River Running Club’s Classic Series. Club members completing either all five races or any four of the races will receive special awards. For more information on The Classic Series go to https://www.kankakeeriverrunningclub.com/classic-series

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