About the Good KARMA 5K
The course runs through Rockford Park, which gives it a natural, park-run feel rather than a road-race one. Terrain is typical of a wooded city park, so expect some gentle, uneven ground underfoot. Walkers and joggers mix in with faster runners, and the pace of the morning reflects that. It is a race put on by a wellness foundation, and that shows in the atmosphere.
The race benefits a foundation that funds free yoga, meditation, and walk clubs in the area, so post-race conversation tends to run in that direction. The start area is in the park, and the morning is organized around movement first, with the fundraising mission running quietly underneath everything else.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/15/2026 09:00$55
The Good KARMA 1 Mile Walk11/15/2026 09:00$33
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