Red Sneakers Peoria 5K
The Red Sneakers Peoria 5K & Teal Pumpkin Festival is an annual event held in Peoria Heights, Illinois, focused on food allergy awareness. It features a timed 5K walk/run and a 1-mile untimed walk/run, alongside a family-friendly Teal Pumpkin Fall Festival with allergy-safe activities, giveaways, and entertainment. Participants are encouraged to wear red sneakers to promote awareness and can join virtual challenges or duathlon and triathlon options combining running with biking and swimming.
The event supports education, advocacy, and community building for allergy sufferers and includes fundraising opportunities. It takes place rain or shine at Tower Park on East Kingman Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
