Please join us on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, for our 3rd annual 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag. Our 5K will start at 9 am and our 1 Mile Walk & Wag will begin at 9:45 am, race packets can be picked up on Race Day after 8 am. All Medal winners for their divisions will be given out after our 1 Mile Walk & Wag. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome to come. Both races will start and finish at First Christian Church, 514 N Sunny Ln, Monmouth, IL 61462. * Children 6 years old and under are free to participate in the 1-mile walk with a registered adult. On-Site Restrooms will be available Costume contest to follow 1 Mile Event: 3 Categories will be dogs, kids and themed with your dog. There will be Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the 5K for Men, Women, and 17 & Under Divisions. There will also be a prize for the 1st dog across the finish line and our top Virtual 5K finisher. 5K Registration fee $25 before October 15th, 2026- to guarantee your t-shirt on race day. 1Mile Registration fee $20 before October 15th, 2026- to guarantee your t-shirt on race day. ***New Addition to our Event: Do you want to help support our Rescue and participate in our event, but live out of state or are busy? No Problem. We have decided to add a virtual portion to our 5K! Anyone interested in signing up for registration will be able to turn in their hours starting Sept 30th through October 30th. During your registration, you will have the option to have a t-shirt shipped to you, which is included in your registration fee, or donate the cost of your t-shirt back to the rescue instead of us shipping you one. After you sign up, you will have until Friday, October 30th, 2026, at 11:59 pm to submit your time to our email freedomrideanimalrescue@gmail.com , and we will post the result on our Facebook page and website. We would ask that you include a link to your run on the app that you use or a photo of your time to complete. A Medal for the first-place finisher overall will be awarded for the Virtual 5K.
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When is Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag 2026 — Monmouth, IL?
Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag 2026 — Monmouth, IL takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Monmouth, Illinois.
Where is Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag 2026 — Monmouth, IL held?
Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag 2026 — Monmouth, IL is held at 514 N Sunny Ln in Monmouth, Illinois.
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