
From the Organizer
EMPOWERING RURAL TEENS THROUGH THE WORTH PROGRAM
MAKING HOPE VISIBLE THROUGH VIDEO & VOICE
The WORTH Program is a preventive mental health and substance abuse awareness initiative serving teens in rural communities. Through engaging videos and podcasts, students learn resilience, healthy decsionmaking, and the value of their lives. The program currently reaches more than 8,000 rural students.
WHY WE RE RAISING FUNDS
We are building a dedicated podcast and video studio to expand access to mental health education and amplify teen voices. Sponsorship funds will support studio furniture, professional microphones, lighting, backdrops, and production tools-creating a safe, welcoming space for stories of hope.
YOUR IMPACT
Your sponsorship helps reduce stigma, strengthen communities, and encourage early help-seeking while demonstrating your organization's commitment to youth well-being. Sponsors receive event visibility and recognition across promotional materials and digital platforms.
EVERY TEEN HAS WORTH. EVERY STORY DESERVES TD BE HEARD. EVERY FUTURE IS WORTH PROTECTING.
Be sure to register by June 16th to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Princeton, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
688 ft
Nearest Airport
PIA
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · 50 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Arukah Freedom 5k Color Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
SRRL Kid's Running Clinic
17 miles away
2026 La Moille Buffalo Days 5K
14 miles away
Strides for Strength 5k
15 miles away
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS
15 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Arukah Freedom 5k Color Run
Jul 4, 2026