Courses de 5K près de Boone

Panting for Paws hosts 5K and 10K runners and walkers at West Florence High School for its annual animal-shelter fundraiser. A virtual 5K is available for those unable to attend in person, and the race proceeds regardless of weather. Finishers earn medals, and virtual participants receive a shirt and medal. The in-person event features music, food, and children's activities, with proceeds benefiting homeless dogs and cats via The Darlington County Humane Society Shelter and The Florence Area Humane Society. Those not participating in the run or walk can assist by volunteering or donating.

Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk is a morning run-and-walk fundraiser held at MercyHealth Sportscore Two. The Indoor Sports Center serves as the race site and the location for the post-race gathering. Participants can choose between a 7K run or a 1.5-mile walk. Check-in and registration begin at 8:00 AM, with both distances commencing at 9:00 AM. The funds raised benefit young adults aged 18 to 24 who are battling cancer. Organizers note this age group often lacks support, as pediatric programs typically conclude at 18 and adult programs begin at 25. Nik's Home Run represents the organization's primary annual fundraiser. Registration covers a T-shirt and a swag bag, followed by an indoor afterparty.

The Jaimie Cox Memorial Run begins at Roscoe Middle School in Roscoe, Illinois. In October, participants can choose between a 5K run/walk and a 2-mile walk. The event honors Jaimie Cox and serves as a charity fundraiser, noted by organizers as the Roscoe area’s largest 5K charity event. Starting from the school, the course proceeds west to the historic Stone Bridge Trail. It then turns south, reaches a halfway point, and loops back to Roscoe Middle School. The route features mixed surfaces, including crushed limestone and gravel, offering a different feel than a typical road 5K and resembling more of a community trail run. Registration is available for walkers, runners, children, and virtual participants, broadening the event beyond a standard timed race.

The Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run is a Halloween-season 5K trail event using timed heats, with starts from early evening through 10:00 p.m. Participants can run, walk, or ruck, so the field is not limited to those chasing a fast road-race time. The trail is part race course and part haunted attraction, with sets, animatronics, and live actors along the route. After the 5K, people stay for a costume contest, bonfire, live entertainment, and food. Spectators pay a $10 fee, children 3 and under watch free, and parking is free.

The Abominable Trail Race takes place at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures, featuring woods, hills, and various distance options suitable for casual walkers and runners seeking a challenging outing. The available race distances are 5K, 10K, 15K, and 30K, with the shorter distances welcoming participants of all skill levels. The 30K Challenge, the longest event, can be completed individually or as a relay by teams of two, three, or four. This is the fourth year for the race, and it offers a clearly marked course, chip timing, complimentary action photos, an Abominable shirt, a finisher medal, and a beverage at the end.

Footsteps for Families, c'est un événement familial et convivial qui se passe à Harlem High School, du côté de Rockford. L'idée, c'est un 5k course/marche et une "Kids Fun Run" sur 100 mètres. Le format est simple : les adultes et les plus grands font le 5k, les plus jeunes ont leur petite course à eux, et la journée sert à soutenir Safe Families for Children. L'événement rassemble coureurs, marcheurs, familles, donateurs et bénévoles, pas juste des coureurs de compète. Safe Families for Children en profite pour expliquer sa mission : connecter les parents avec un réseau de soutien formé et vérifié. La section de Rockford a démarré en 2009. La journée inclut aussi des coups de main concrets : des candidatures de bénévoles, des orientations pour les familles via des agences, un tableau des besoins actuels et un programme de dons jumelés, tout ça fait partie de la journée.

Le Rockford Lions Club t'invite à la première édition du Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk, qui se déroule dans Rock Cut State Park. C'est un événement super sympa pour toute la famille, et c'est au profit du Center for Sight & Hearing, pour aider les personnes malentendantes.

C'est la course Byron Rocks 5k & 10k, une course conviviale et locale. L'idée, c'est de se retrouver, de bouger et de montrer la fierté de la ville. Que tu sois là pour "Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.", tout le monde est le bienvenu. Que tu veuilles faire ton RP, profiter d'une marche sympa, ou faire du rucking, c'est pour toi. Tous les participants seront chronométrés, avec des récompenses séparées pour les catégories course/marche et rucking. Inscris-toi avant la date limite pour avoir un t-shirt Byron Rocks.

Le parcours t'emmène à travers les rues de la ville et des coins plus ruraux, avec quelques petites côtes sur le bitume. Pour les 5K et 10K, ceux qui finissent auront une médaille. Par contre, pour la marche de 2 miles, pas de récompenses prévues. Les t-shirts sont garantis uniquement si tu t'inscris avant le 19 mai ; après, il n'y aura pas de réassort.