5k Run for Mental Health and Wellness

  • Date Sat 25th April 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location New Lenox, Illinois
  • Price $28.49 - $38.99
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5K Run for Mental Health and Wellness on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in New Lenox, Illinois! This exciting event invites participants to either run or walk the 5K course, all in support of mental health and wellness initiatives within the community. The race kicks off at 9 AM, with runners starting first, followed by walkers.

But that’s not all! After the race, stick around for the vibrant Wellness Fair from 9:30 AM to 12 PM, featuring local businesses dedicated to mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Enjoy family-friendly activities and delicious food from food trucks while you learn about self-care and wellness resources. This non-profit event benefits two fantastic organizations, the New Lenox School District 122 Wellness Committee and the New Lenox School District 122 PTO, with proceeds going towards promoting social-emotional learning for students, staff, and the entire community. Even if you can't participate in the race, you can still make a difference by donating to this important cause. Join us in making a positive impact on mental health and wellness in New Lenox!

Organiser's Description

Come join the New Lenox School District 122 PTO and Wellness Committee 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, May 2nd, 4-6pm, Bentley School Race Morning Packet pickup begins at 8:15am

Race begins 9am (runners first, then walkers)
Wellness fair 9:30am - 12pm

Races

  • 5k (All Ages)

    Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.99

    OPENS 08 MAR 26
    Registration Includes: Race bib with timing chip Race T-shirt * registrations after 3pm on April 19th are not guaranteed a race t-shirt
  • 5k (All Ages No Shirt)

    Incl. $3.49 Fee

    Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $28.49

    OPENS 08 MAR 26

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Location

1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, 60451, IL, United States

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