Friends of the Poor Walk and Run 2026

Friends of the Poor Walk and Run is a parish fundraiser in Arlington Heights, Illinois, based at 434 West Park Street. The morning program starts with a free Kids Dash for children 10 and under, followed by a 5K run and a 1-mile walk, so families can choose a short race, a walk, or a child-friendly option. The event raises money for St. Vincent de Paul and Outreach ministries connected with OLW, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. Those ministries help parishioners and people living inside the parish boundaries during hard economic times. Race-day registration is available before the start, and the event can be canceled for bad weather or an emergency.