5k Run for Mental Health and Wellness
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location New Lenox, Illinois
- Price $23.49 - $33.49
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring 5K Run for Mental Health and Wellness on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in New Lenox, Illinois! This vibrant event supports mental health initiatives and promotes wellness in our community. Whether you choose to run or walk the 5K, your participation will contribute to a meaningful cause, with all proceeds benefiting the New Lenox School District 122 Wellness Committee and PTO.
The day kicks off with packet pick-up on Friday, April 24, from 4-6 PM at Village Hall, and race day begins bright and early at 9 AM, with runners starting first, followed by walkers. Don’t miss the accompanying Wellness Fair from 9 AM to 12 PM, featuring local businesses focused on mental, physical, and nutritional wellness, along with family-friendly activities and delicious food trucks. Let’s come together to support mental health in our schools and community—whether you run, walk, or donate, your involvement makes a difference!
The day kicks off with packet pick-up on Friday, April 24, from 4-6 PM at Village Hall, and race day begins bright and early at 9 AM, with runners starting first, followed by walkers. Don’t miss the accompanying Wellness Fair from 9 AM to 12 PM, featuring local businesses focused on mental, physical, and nutritional wellness, along with family-friendly activities and delicious food trucks. Let’s come together to support mental health in our schools and community—whether you run, walk, or donate, your involvement makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
Come join the New Lenox School District 122 PTO, Wellness Committee and New Lenox Safe Community Coalition in supporting Mental Health and Wellness by participating in a 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health and Wellness event. Start your day by walking or running the 5K and stay for the Wellness Fair. The Wellness Fair will include businesses from the surrounding areas that can aide in mental, physical and nutritional wellness as well as self-care. Enjoy the family oriented activities and purchase some fabulous food from the food Trucks while you are there.
This is a non-profit event. All proceeds and donations will be evenly presented to 2 nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations; New Lenox School District 122 Wellness Committee and New Lenox School District 122 PTO. The proceeds will assist in promoting social emotional learning amongst the students, staff and community.
Donations are a great way to support the cause even if you cant take part in the event.
Support mental health and wellness for the surrounding communities and New Lenox Schools by making a donation today.
The mission of the NEW LENOX SCHOOL DISTRICT 122 WELLNESS COMMITTEE is to promote the lifelong health and wellness of the staff, students, and community through education and efforts that encourage habits of wellness.
The NLSD 122 PTO (New Lenox School District 122 Parent/Teacher Organization) raises funds to help better the students/ education and wellness through library, music, art and physical education program enhancements, replenishing indoor and outdoor recess equipment, academic support grants and assemblies as well as teacher reimbursements and student scholarships.
Packet Pick-up Friday, April 24, 2026, 4-6pm, Village Hall
Race Morning Packet pickup begins at 8:15am
Race begins 9am (runners first, then walkers)
Wellness fair 9:00am - 12pm
This is a non-profit event. All proceeds and donations will be evenly presented to 2 nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations; New Lenox School District 122 Wellness Committee and New Lenox School District 122 PTO. The proceeds will assist in promoting social emotional learning amongst the students, staff and community.
Donations are a great way to support the cause even if you cant take part in the event.
Support mental health and wellness for the surrounding communities and New Lenox Schools by making a donation today.
The mission of the NEW LENOX SCHOOL DISTRICT 122 WELLNESS COMMITTEE is to promote the lifelong health and wellness of the staff, students, and community through education and efforts that encourage habits of wellness.
The NLSD 122 PTO (New Lenox School District 122 Parent/Teacher Organization) raises funds to help better the students/ education and wellness through library, music, art and physical education program enhancements, replenishing indoor and outdoor recess equipment, academic support grants and assemblies as well as teacher reimbursements and student scholarships.
Packet Pick-up Friday, April 24, 2026, 4-6pm, Village Hall
Race Morning Packet pickup begins at 8:15am
Race begins 9am (runners first, then walkers)
Wellness fair 9:00am - 12pm
Races
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5k (All Ages)
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$33.49
Registration Includes: Race bib with timing chip Race T-shirt * registrations after 3pm on April 17th are not guaranteed a race t-shirt -
5k (All Ages No Shirt)
Incl. $3.49 Fee
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$23.49
Registration Includes: Race bib with timing chip
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