Sat, Apr 17, 2027

PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk

Peoria, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

5K1 Mile

About the PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk

This is a cross-country style trail run held at Donovan Park, so expect grass and natural terrain rather than pavement. There is also a kids' run alongside the main event, and the whole thing benefits child abuse prevention services in the area. The cause is woven into the race itself, not just a banner at the finish.

Packet pickup runs the evening before the race at a local address in Peoria, which is the easier option if you want to avoid race-morning lines. The start area is at the park itself.

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

62finishers

23:49winner

36:07median

59:11cutoff

Top 3: Jacki Mateas (23:49) · Aasiyah Adnan (23:49) · Jack Bowman (24:06)

The PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/17/2027 08:30$30

1 Mile4/17/2027 08:30$30

PRC Pinwheel Kids Fun Run4/17/2027 09:30$10

PRC Pinwheel Virtual 5K Fun Run/Walk4/17/2027 09:30$30

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Common Questions About the PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk

Will I finish last at the PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (62 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk?

The 5K winner ran 23:49 while the median finisher took 36:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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