5K preteky v blízkosti Elgin

Príďte s nami na Twin Lake na Family Fun Fest a 5k. Touto akciou podporíme Hopeful Beginnings, ktorá sa venuje perinatálnemu duševnému zdraviu a adopčným službám.

The Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest begins and ends at Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, Illinois, featuring beer samples integrated into the run. This is a certified, professionally timed 5K designed for both competitive runners and walkers, utilizing a wave start to organize participants by speed. The event is restricted to individuals aged 21 and over, including the festival area. 5K participants must collect their race packets beforehand with a valid ID. The course follows the river path towards Geneva, passes through Wheeler Park, and returns to Mount Saint Mary Park for the BrewFest. Along the route, Beer Stops offer 3-ounce samples from local craft breweries. The post-race festival includes additional beer samples, live music, food vendors, raffle tickets for the Mountain of Beer, and an Adaptive Bike Giveaway. Attendees can register for both the 5K and BrewFest, opt for a BrewFest-only ticket, or attend as a designated driver. Proceeds benefit Project Mobility, an organization that facilitates adaptive cycling opportunities. Over the last nine years, the event has contributed to the donation of nearly $80,000 in adaptive bicycles.

Panting for Paws hosts 5K and 10K runners and walkers at West Florence High School for its annual animal-shelter fundraiser. A virtual 5K is available for those unable to attend in person, and the race proceeds regardless of weather. Finishers earn medals, and virtual participants receive a shirt and medal. The in-person event features music, food, and children's activities, with proceeds benefiting homeless dogs and cats via The Darlington County Humane Society Shelter and The Florence Area Humane Society. Those not participating in the run or walk can assist by volunteering or donating.

Luminaria light the gently rolling paths for the Scarecrow Scramble, a nighttime 5K run/walk in Lisle Community Park, Lisle, Illinois. The event takes place in October and maintains a family atmosphere, offering a main 5K alongside a Youth Run and Tot Dash for younger participants. The 5K follows a USATF certified course through the park, suitable for serious runners seeking a timed race, while walkers and families can comfortably participate. Costumes are encouraged, adding to the Halloween-season ambiance. Proceeds benefit recreation scholarships for low-income families via the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation and support the Lisle Teens with Character program; participants have raised over $7,000 in a previous year. This marks the race's 21st year, and its guidelines ensure an organized course: pets are not permitted on the route, and strollers are permitted only for 5K walkers beginning at the rear.

The Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k is a 5k run and walk in Downers Grove, Illinois, held for Ostomy Awareness Day. This is the event's third year and includes both open entry and separate OSTOMATE participant categories, so ostomates are directly included in the race structure, not just part of the crowd. The day is designed for families and 5k participants, with 50-yard Kids Run dashes for ages 5 and under and ages 6 through 10. Dogs and other pets are welcome if they can be outside safely, and organizers provide water and a water bowl for them. Race Time Race Management handles timing, providing a proper race setup for the 5k while remaining open to walkers, kids, pets, and supporters.

The Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk is a 5K race in Mount Prospect, Illinois. It takes place in the fall at Lions Park, starting at 50 S. Emerson St. The event is designed for both runners and walkers, with proceeds benefiting Lemons of Love, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Participants may walk or run to honor someone they know with cancer, making the event meaningful for many. The race also commemorates Nikki Criel, a founding Lemons of Love committee member known for her purple hair and nails. Those who register by the cutoff date can receive race shirts, and the first 1,000 finishers will receive medals.

The Rotary Run Charity Classic is a family running event in Hinsdale, known locally as Hinsdale's Family Run. Now in its 30th year, the event maintains a straightforward approach with affordable entry fees, a reduced rate for families, and race choices suitable for various ages and skill levels. The event focuses on families participating together, rather than a single competitive field. Entry fees support Rotary's charitable initiatives, both in the local community and abroad, making the day a combination of a race, a family activity, and a fundraising effort.

Monster Mash is a Michigan race series organized by Finish Line Runs, an event group based near Detroit and Ann Arbor. The race has been held annually since 2019, designed as a run for families and individuals of all paces and experience levels. The organizer focuses on the additional elements: race shirts, medals, and post-race refreshments are key attractions. The event also partners with Make-A-Wish, and participant contributions have generated $8,347.62 for the charity since its inception. A local collaboration with Dick's in Novi offers participants a 20% discount coupon.

The Harvest Hustle 5K begins at 8 a.m. from the parking lot of Notre Dame College Prep High School in Niles, Illinois. This local 5K offers both a run/walk and a youth run/walk, accommodating families, casual walkers, younger participants, and regular runners within the same race-day setup. The event is in its thirteenth year and supports the Niles Family Services Food Pantry. Entry fees and donations fund the pantry, and the race has raised over $35,000 and collected thousands of pounds of food for local families throughout its history. Last year saw the race's largest turnout, with registered runners collecting their race packages on race day.

El Trote De Las Calacas, the Skeleton Trot, is a USATF-certified 5K run and walk in Elgin, Illinois. It starts from the Gail Borden Public Library on North Grove Avenue. The race is connected to Day of the Dead. The morning includes music, food, performers, dancing catrinas, costumes, and a festival inside the library. The Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation organize it, with support from the City of Elgin. The route begins at the library, goes through Elgin’s historic northeast neighborhood, and uses the Fox River bike path for a portion of the 5K. Runners and walkers participate together, with recent crowds exceeding 1,000. An ofrenda, a cultural marketplace, and Day of the Dead costumes contribute to the community festival atmosphere. Proceeds benefit child-focused nonprofits associated with School District U-46 and the Gail Borden Public Library District.

The Centre Club 5k is a run/walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, Illinois, offering both 5k and 1-mile options. The 1-mile event begins before the 5k, accommodating walkers, newer runners, and those seeking a more challenging pace. The course follows the preserve's paths at 16400 W Buckley Road, encircling the lake. Advocate Condell Medical Center established the event to raise funds supporting health and wellness initiatives for patients, staff, and community members throughout Lake County. Separate registration fees apply for the 1-mile and 5k distances.

The Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk is a nighttime 5K held within Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago's largest cemetery. Participants navigate a 350-acre Victorian-era burial ground, with options for a chip-timed race or a more relaxed fun run/walk. The course is lit by candlelight from start to finish, guiding participants past statues and mausoleums under an eerie glow instead of street lighting. Following the 5K, attendees proceed across the street to Fireside Inn for the post-race gathering.