Race to the Stars 5k

The Run for the STARS 5K begins at College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, guiding runners along neighborhood streets shaded by trees every September. This established community 5K includes a self-propelled wheelchair division, a STARS Dash for individuals with disabilities, and a Kids Dash for children age 7 and under, accommodating various participants. The course winds through Wheaton, and the event features typical local race elements: cotton performance shirts, bib raffles, additional prizes, and custom medals awarded three deep in CARA age categories. Entry fees fund camp scholarships for STARS members and their families, recreational programs, and job-coaching grants for STARS members. A previous participant described it as well-organized and enjoyable, citing the cause as the primary motivation for attending.