About this Event
Kellsie’s Hope Foundation
5k Run & Kids’ Dashes
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Your favorite fall race is now in SPRING!
Join us for a beautiful 5k race beginning in Drost Park in Maryville, IL
We are excited to once again offer our Kids’ Dashes for children and tots, ages 10 and under! Kids’ Dash registration options include a 200 meter dash,100 meter dash,or a Diaper Dash for crawlers. Kids' dashes are FREE! All kids' dash participants must register.
All proceeds benefit Kellsie’s Hope Foundation. Giving HOPE to families suffering from childhood cancer through wish granting, and supporting childhood cancer research.
Event Details
Where:
Drost Park
8 Schiber Ct.
Maryville, IL 62062
When:
Registration begins at 8:00am
5k begins at 9:00am
Kid’s Dashes and Award Ceremony 10:00am
Registration
5k $35
5k Early Registration $30
Fee Includes Dri-Fit Race Shirt
Early Registration Deadline:
April 1st
Kid’s Dashes FREE
(200 Meters,100 meters ,or Diaper Dash)
All kids receive a finisher’s medal (no race shirt). Kids are still welcome to additionally register for the 5k race and receive t-shirt. Registration is free for kid's dashes, but must register.
T-shirt size guarenteed only if regestered by September 1st.
5k Age Divisions
Male and female winners for each of the following divisions: Overall, 10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
Timing is provided by Toolen’s Running Start
Cancellation Policy
In the event that the race must be canceled due to weather or public restrictions, your registration will automatically be transferred to a virtual race. You will still receive your t-shirt. Follow our Facebook page and email for updates.
All participants agree to the following:
I understand running/walking a race is a potentially hazardous activity. I know I should not enter a run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I certify I am medically able and properly trained to perform this event. I assume all risks associated with running/walking this event. Having read this waiver, my signature verifies I understand these facts and that the entry fee is non-refundable. I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Kellsie’s Hope Foundation, Village of Maryville, Madison County, Toolen’s Running Start, all other sponsors, and their volunteers, representatives, and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this race. I grant permission to all foregoing to use any photographs, recordings, or any other record of this race for legitimate purposes.
Link to printable paper registration form:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Drost Park, 8 Schiber Ct., Maryville, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.00
