Alana's Eternal Light 5K
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 7:30PM CDT
- Location Genoa, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for a heartfelt celebration at the Alana's Eternal Light 5K on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the picturesque town of Genoa, DeKalb. This special event honors the memory of Alana VanMeter, who left us too soon, while also supporting her legacy through the Alana's Wings of Hope scholarship fund. Runners will embark on a meaningful course that winds through Alana's neighborhood, passing her home and along her bus route, creating a beautiful connection to her life. As the sun sets, casting vibrant shades of purple across the sky—Alana's favorite color—participants will come together to celebrate what would have been her 16th birthday. This uplifting event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also aims to spread hope and support to families affected by sudden loss. Don’t miss this chance to honor Alana and make a positive impact in the community!
Organiser's Description
On September 3, 2025, Alana VanMeter passed suddenly due to a pulmonary embolism. Three days prior to her passing, she asked her mother what she would do if she were to pass suddenly. Her mother told her she would want to start a scholarship fund in her memory. Months later ALANAS WINGS OF HOPE [https://www.alanaswingsofhope.com/] was born to honor that promise; along with supporting activities that were important to Alana and helping other families impacted by sudden and tragic losses.
Please come and help us celebrate what wouldve been Alanas 16th birthday.
The race will start at CrossWind Community Church. It will run through Alanas neighborhood passing her home so she can see all the runners. The path will continue along her bus route before returning back to the church. This sunset run is to take place when the sky is painted in shades of purple (Alanas favorite color). We would love it if you could help us in wishing Alana a Happy Birthday this year.
In the darkest moment of our lives, our beautiful 15-year-old daughter passed from a pulmonary embolism. Hope became the guiding light that helped us find our way out of the darkness. It is now our desire that Alana's Wings of Hope will continues to spread light and hope to a community that Alana loved.
Please come and help us celebrate what wouldve been Alanas 16th birthday.
The race will start at CrossWind Community Church. It will run through Alanas neighborhood passing her home so she can see all the runners. The path will continue along her bus route before returning back to the church. This sunset run is to take place when the sky is painted in shades of purple (Alanas favorite color). We would love it if you could help us in wishing Alana a Happy Birthday this year.
In the darkest moment of our lives, our beautiful 15-year-old daughter passed from a pulmonary embolism. Hope became the guiding light that helped us find our way out of the darkness. It is now our desire that Alana's Wings of Hope will continues to spread light and hope to a community that Alana loved.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (7:30PM CDT)
$38.10
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Location
13100 Cherry Rd, Genoa, 60135, IL, United States
Alana's Eternal Light 5K
