5K Fun Run and Family Walk
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Glenview, Illinois
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 5K Fun Run and Family Walk on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in beautiful Glenview, Cook! This vibrant community event is not only a fantastic opportunity to get active, but it also serves as the Coalition's main fundraiser for the year. Participants can take part in the chip-timed 5K race, join the Kids Dash, or enjoy a leisurely stroll during the Family Walk. The festivities kick off at Blue Star Memorial Woods, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. and an opening ceremony at 8:15 a.m.
Bring your family and friends together for a day filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit. After the races, indulge in delicious food from local food trucks, enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, and dance to the tunes of our post-race DJ. This event not only promotes health and wellness but also raises vital funds to support families on their journey to parenthood. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference – register now and help us build families!
Bring your family and friends together for a day filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit. After the races, indulge in delicious food from local food trucks, enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, and dance to the tunes of our post-race DJ. This event not only promotes health and wellness but also raises vital funds to support families on their journey to parenthood. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference – register now and help us build families!
Organiser's Description
The 5K Fun Run and Family Walk is the Coalition's main fundraiser for the year and we can't wait to see you there!
Join our Board, Partner Practices, sponsors, grantees - and their babies! - and wonderful supporters like you as we enjoy a wonderful community day, get active and raise vital funds. Participants have the opportunity to host their own fundraising pages and organize their own teams to run, walk or bike the 5K.
We'll start the day with our chip-timed 5K, followed by our Kids Dash and Family Walk. Immediately after the race, enjoy a food truck, face painting, arts and crafts and more!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
* BLUE STAR MEMORIAL WOODS - 701 E Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025
* Race day bib and tshirt pick-up: Starts at 7:30 a.m.
* Opening Ceremony: 8:15 a.m.
* Immediately following: 5K, Kids Dash and Family Walk
* Post-race DJ, face painters, a food truck and much more.
** IF YOU REGISTER AFTER SEPT 7TH, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT OR YOUR EXACT SIZE. YOU WILL HAVE A RACE BIB, RECEIVE SWAG AND ENJOY OUR WONDERFUL DAY! **
Our Why: At the Chicago Coalition for Family Building, we believe that everyone who wants to start a family deserves the chance. Our mission is to remove financial barriers that prevent the creation of a family. As we work toward this goal, we take action to financially and emotionally support those struggling with infertility. Join us in giving hope and building families!
Join our Board, Partner Practices, sponsors, grantees - and their babies! - and wonderful supporters like you as we enjoy a wonderful community day, get active and raise vital funds. Participants have the opportunity to host their own fundraising pages and organize their own teams to run, walk or bike the 5K.
We'll start the day with our chip-timed 5K, followed by our Kids Dash and Family Walk. Immediately after the race, enjoy a food truck, face painting, arts and crafts and more!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
* BLUE STAR MEMORIAL WOODS - 701 E Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025
* Race day bib and tshirt pick-up: Starts at 7:30 a.m.
* Opening Ceremony: 8:15 a.m.
* Immediately following: 5K, Kids Dash and Family Walk
* Post-race DJ, face painters, a food truck and much more.
** IF YOU REGISTER AFTER SEPT 7TH, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT OR YOUR EXACT SIZE. YOU WILL HAVE A RACE BIB, RECEIVE SWAG AND ENJOY OUR WONDERFUL DAY! **
Our Why: At the Chicago Coalition for Family Building, we believe that everyone who wants to start a family deserves the chance. Our mission is to remove financial barriers that prevent the creation of a family. As we work toward this goal, we take action to financially and emotionally support those struggling with infertility. Join us in giving hope and building families!
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