Race for Rescue 5k/10k- Supporting Coles County Animal Control is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Mattoon, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Race for Rescue 5K/10K
Supporting Coles County Animal Control
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Start/Finish: Loxa Station – Mattoon, Illinois
Join us for the Race for Rescue 5K/10K, a fun, family-friendly event supporting Coles County Animal Control!
Participants will start at Loxa Station and follow the bike/running trail toward Charleston before turning around and returning to Loxa Station. The course follows the scenic trail and is designed to be enjoyed by runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
This is a non-timed event, so there is no pressure to race the clock. Walk, jog, run, or simply enjoy the morning while supporting a great cause!
Adults and children are welcome to participate. Bring your family and friends and help us raise funds to provide care and support for animals at Coles County Animal Control.
Race Details
Date: October 10, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Loxa Station, Charleston, Illinois
Distances: 5K or 10K
Course: Bike/running trail toward Charleston and back
Event Type: Non-timed
Participants: Adults and children welcome
Registration: $25, $35 day of event (runners registering day of event are not guaranteed a medal)
Beneficiary: 100% of proceeds benefit Coles County Animal Control
And, of course, our four-legged friends will be part of the fun! Shelter dogs from Coles County Animal Control will be present at the event, giving participants a chance to meet some of the animals they are helping.
After the race, we encourage you to visit Coles County Animal Control to meet more adoptable animals and learn how you can help support local shelter pets.
Run for a reason. Walk for a cause. Race for Rescue! 🐾
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
70°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mattoon, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
16,334
as of 2023
City Elevation
728 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Race for Rescue 5k/10k- Supporting Coles County Animal Control
Oct 10, 2026