News about a 5K run or walk
The 24th Pilgrim Pie Run hosted by Rotary Club of La Grange will be held Thanksgiving morning
Sunday, Dec. 1, through Tuesday, Dec. 31, on designated Will County forest preserve trails, run a virtual 5K. Choose one of 11 designated trails to run your own race in December.
The second annual Morrison Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. The event raises money and collects non-perishable food items to help support the Morrison Food Pantry.
On Sunday, 10 streets will close in Plainfield to accommodate the the Plainfield Harvest 5k/10k Run/Walk.
Early bird registration for the Corn Fest 5K run is currently underway through Saturday, Aug. 24 for $25 per person.
The Red Roses, a Chicago-based band that performs alternative and indie hits, will perform Friday evening at the Joliet Area Historical Museum as part of the Rooftop Music Series.
The Joliet American Legion Band, along with Joliet Township High School Orchestra & Central Band, will perform Thursday at the 2024 season finale of "Concerts on the Hill."
Zombie 5K Fun Run slated for Sept. 14 at Dixon’s Meadows marks the sixth anniversary of Greg Deatherage’s survival of sudden cardiac arrest.
There’s still time to sign up for the annual run on July 6.
The St. Charles Park District will present its fireworks show Thursday, July 4, complemented by food trucks, glow zone novelty sales and other festivities.
Save-A-Pet is hosting their seventh annual Furry Friends 5K and Six-Legged Fun Walk on June 22 at the Old School Forest Preserve located in Libertyville.
Evelyn Anderson had one comment about the mud and the rain – “bring it on”.
Stay hydrated and grab a snack before and after you hop onto the track. Proper nutrition is crucial and some of these tips and tricks are sure to help you have the best race possible.
The eighth annual Florissa Family 5K will be Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Sauk Valley Community College.
Whether you’re a race enthusiast, casual runner or even a fast-paced walker, you are invited to take part in the upcoming Reagan Run 5K.
Infinity Event is Saturday, June 8, at the Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, located east of Chana, at 3501 S. Sweeney Road.
The first of a trio of 5Ks benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illinois Sauk Area and Florissa is set for Saturday, May 18. The Run for Brain Health 5K, the Florissa Family 5K and Fun Run and the NAMI Sauk Area 5K make up the Hope Series 5K: End the Stigma.
The run serves as a tribute to John Crady, who was an avid runner and golfer during his lifetime.
The Will and Grundy Counties for the National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold its annual certified and chip-timed 5K loop on May 18 at the Joliet Regional Airport.
October offers to opportunities to get fit outdoors with the Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K and the Pumpkin Fun Run at Will County forest preserves.
Registration is open for the annual event that will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24 in downtown Plainfield.
Registration is open for St. Mary of Gostyn parish’s annual 5k- and 1-mile races on Aug. 26.
A timed race and a kids dash is part of Will-Grundy chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness' annual BeActive 5K and Yoga Cool-down event on June 11 at Joliet Memorial Stadium.
The Roadrunners Soccer Club co-hosted the Grove Express 5K race in downtown Downers Grove last November, and the donation comes from the club’s portion of the proceeds.
The Downers Grove South High School Key Club will present its annual Mustang Trot 5K Run/Walk to benefit Honor Flight Chicago.