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Alana's Eternal Light 5K
Alana's Eternal Light 5K is a 5K event held in Genoa, Illinois. It was last held on August 22, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Genoa, IL
Race details
- Last held
- August 22, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Genoa, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:30 PM CDT
About the Alana's Eternal Light 5K
On September 3, 2025, Alana VanMeter passed suddenly due to a pulmonary embolism. Three days prior to her passing, she asked her mother what she would do if she were to pass suddenly. Her mother told her she would want to start a scholarship fund in her memory. Months later Alana’s Wings of Hope was born to honor that promise; along with supporting activities that were important to Alana and helping other families impacted by sudden and tragic losses. Please come and help us celebrate what woul…
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Alana's Eternal Light 5K: common questions
- When is the Alana's Eternal Light 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Alana's Eternal Light 5K held?
- In Genoa, Illinois.
- What distances does the Alana's Eternal Light 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Alana's Eternal Light 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Alana's Eternal Light 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. $35 (from running.life, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the Alana's Eternal Light 5K start?
- 7:30 PM CDT.
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