5K Fun Run and Family Walk
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- 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 28, 2025, at the beautiful Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview, Cook County. This event promises to be a fantastic community gathering, bringing together families, friends, and supporters for a day filled with activity and joy, all while raising vital funds for a great cause. Participants can choose to take part in a chip-timed 5K race or enjoy a leisurely non-chipped family walk, making it perfect for everyone—from competitive runners to casual strollers.
The day's festivities kick off bright and early with race day bib and t-shirt pick-up starting at 7:30 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 8:15 a.m. Kids will have their own special time to shine with the Kids Dash before the main race begins. After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to a lively post-race celebration featuring a food truck, face painting, arts and crafts, and a DJ to keep the energy high. Join us in supporting the Chicago Coalition for Family Building's mission to help families achieve their dreams, and be part of this inspiring event!
The day's festivities kick off bright and early with race day bib and t-shirt pick-up starting at 7:30 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 8:15 a.m. Kids will have their own special time to shine with the Kids Dash before the main race begins. After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to a lively post-race celebration featuring a food truck, face painting, arts and crafts, and a DJ to keep the energy high. Join us in supporting the Chicago Coalition for Family Building's mission to help families achieve their dreams, and be part of this inspiring event!
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 Kids Dash, followed by a chip-timed 5K and non-chipped family walk. Immediately after the race, enjoy a food truck, face painting, arts and crafts and more!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
* 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: Kids Dash, followed by 5K Runners and, last but not least, Family Walkers
* Post-race DJ, face painters, a food truck and much more.
** IF YOU REGISTER THE WEEK OF THE RACE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT. 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 Kids Dash, followed by a chip-timed 5K and non-chipped family walk. Immediately after the race, enjoy a food truck, face painting, arts and crafts and more!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
* 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: Kids Dash, followed by 5K Runners and, last but not least, Family Walkers
* Post-race DJ, face painters, a food truck and much more.
** IF YOU REGISTER THE WEEK OF THE RACE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT. 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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