Riddle Me This 5K
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- 5805 N Knoxville Ave, 61614
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A 5K with a twist: run a scenic course, solve riddles at checkpoints, and let your brain power lead you to victory.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
The Riddle Me This 5K in Peoria, IL, offers a unique blend of running and mental challenge. This event invites you to navigate a scenic 3-mile course at Donovan Park, where traditional speed meets strategic thinking. Along the way, you'll encounter riddle checkpoints, scanning QR codes to submit answers from your phone. It's an honor system race where both your finish time and correct riddle count determine victory, perfect for competitive runners and puzzle enthusiasts alike.
What to expect
- Run a scenic 5K road course at Donovan Park.
- Encounter riddle checkpoints where you'll scan QR codes and submit answers.
- Compete as an individual or in a team, with awards for top finishers.
Standout details
- Riddle checkpoints along the course
- Compete as an individual or team
- Awards for top 3 in each bracket
- "Every Mile Has a Mystery" theme
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EasygoingHilly road course
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The course
- Road
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
🧩 Run.Scan.Solve.
Riddle Me This 5K 📍 Donovan Park | Peoria, Illinois
🗓 May 2, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 AM
Get ready for a 5K with a twist. This isn’t just about speed… it’s about smarts.
Welcome to Run. Scan. Solve. — a road race where your legs carry you, but your brain might win it.
Along the scenic 3-mile course at Donovan Park, you’ll encounter riddle checkpoints. At each one, you’ll scan a QR code and submit your answer directly from your phone. Simple, right?
Not so fast.
🧠 The Twist • No looking up answers.
• No Googling.
• No outside help.
It’s honor system meets hustle.
The team (or individual) with the fastest finish time AND the most correct riddles claims the top spot.
👟 Choose Your Bracket: 🔹 Team of One 🔹 Team of Two 🔹 Team of Three Compete in your category for overall placement.
🏆 Awards:
Top 3 in each bracket (Single • Team of Two • Team of Three) will take home prizes.
🎯 How It Works:
Run the 5K road course. Spot the Riddle Station signs. Scan the QR code. Submit your answer. Keep moving. Think fast. Run faster. Your final score combines:
⏱ Finish Time ✅ Number of Correct Riddles Brains + Speed = Victory.
Whether you’re a competitive runner, a puzzle lover, or just in it for the fun challenge, Riddle Me This 5K will test your endurance and your wit.
Gather your smartest friends.
Lace up.
Charge your phone.
Because on May 2nd…
Every Mile Has a Mystery. 🧩🏃♀️
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