KARES 5K: For the Long Run
KARES 5K: For the Long Run is a running race on September 25–27, 2026 in Metamora, IL.
- Date
- September 25–27, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The KARES Foundation with the support of our KDM5C community globally hits the pavement September 25 - 27 (or whatever day works for you!) for the 5th annual 5K "For the Long Run"! Run, walk, roll, hop, skip, dance, or bike with us from wherever you are in the world to raise awareness and funds for KDM5C.
Create a team event that works for your community! Whether you're gathering dozens of friends at a local park or taking an individual walk, we appreciate your participation.
Don't have time to join in? Make a donation or sponsor our race. There are many ways to participate!
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
77°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Congerville 2nw, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Metamora, IL
City Elevation
780 ft
Nearest Airport
PIA
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 111 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at KARES 5K: For the Long Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
64
Days to train
- Race
- KARES 5K: For the Long Run
- Date
- September 25–27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Metamora than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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KARES 5K: For the Long Run
Sep 25, 2026