Willow House Walk and 5K Run For Hope 2026

The Willow House Walk and 5K Run For Hope is a community race day held at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, Illinois. Participants can choose between a 1-mile walk or a 5K run, accommodating both walkers and runners, not just competitive racers. The event supports Willow House, with packet pickup available at Willow House in Bannockburn prior to race day. The 5K features awards for the top male and female finishers overall, along with age-group awards ranging from 14 and under to 60 and over, providing categories for younger runners, adults, and older participants.