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Belvidere, IL, seen from above
February 2027 · date to be announced

Hug an Athlete 5K

Belvidere, Illinois · United States
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Finish-line hugs from Special Olympics athletes

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Run on the Belvidere Park District Kishwaukee Riverfront paths, starting on the bike path near the Doty Park Pavilion and crossing the river into Belvidere Park. The paths are sealed and ADA accessible, with a water station at about 1.2 miles and markers at miles 1 and 2.

5K5 km

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Provisional date, projected from last year — the organiser has not announced this edition yet. We show the month only.

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A 5K run/walk/roll event benefiting the Belvidere Park District's Special Recreation Pirates Special Olympics athletes. Participants meet Special Olympics athletes at the finish line for hugs, fist bumps, and high fives.

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