Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag
Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Monmouth, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Location
- 514 N Sunny Ln, Monmouth, IL
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monmouth, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Monmouth, IL
Nearest Airport
BRL
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 150 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 514 N Sunny Ln, Monmouth, IL
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Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag
Oct 31, 2026