DBC GIFTS OF LOVE COMMUNITY 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Flossmoor, Illinois
- Price $28.49 - $33.49
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the DBC Gifts of Love Community 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the beautiful Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve in Flossmoor, Cook County, Illinois! This uplifting event, which kicks off at 9:00 AM, is designed for the entire family and aims to support homeless school-aged children in the Chicago south suburbs. Participants will embark on a scenic 5K route along a paved trail, perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. Whether you choose to walk or run, you can enjoy the camaraderie of the community while helping raise funds for essential school supplies, book bags, and gift cards for those in need.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with all participants required to check in to receive their race bib and event t-shirt. Virtual walkers can participate from anywhere and join in the livestream of the opening ceremony at 9:00 AM. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to benefit our local families, and every step you take will contribute to this vital cause. After the event, enjoy refreshments, photos, and a medal ceremony celebrating all participants. Don’t miss out—register early to secure your t-shirt and be part of this heartwarming community
Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with all participants required to check in to receive their race bib and event t-shirt. Virtual walkers can participate from anywhere and join in the livestream of the opening ceremony at 9:00 AM. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to benefit our local families, and every step you take will contribute to this vital cause. After the event, enjoy refreshments, photos, and a medal ceremony celebrating all participants. Don’t miss out—register early to secure your t-shirt and be part of this heartwarming community
Organiser's Description
DBC GIFTS OF LOVE COMMUNITY 5K 2024
"WALKING 2 HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED"
Raising funds for book bags, school supplies, and gift cards for homeless school children in the Chicago south suburbs.
This event is for the WHOLE Family!
DATE AND PLACE
The walk is on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 9:00 am.
The in-person run/walk will take place at Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve on Vollmer Road in Flossmoor, IL. Registration opens at 8 am. All race day runners/walkers must check in at the registration to receive the shirt and race bib. The opening ceremony will begin at 9:00 am and the run/walk will begin immediately following the ceremony.
Virtual walkers are invited to attend the livestream of the opening ceremony at 9:00 am. The livestream will be available on our Facebook home page DBC Offices.
ROUTE
The in-person run/walk route will take place at the Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve located on Vollmer Road in Flossmoor, IL. The route consists of a paved trail that is 3.9 miles for a total of 5K. The route is suitable for runners/walkers of all abilities. Runners/Walkers are welcome to complete as many times around the trail as they feel comfortable. Virtual walkers can choose their own route and distance.
SPONSORS:
Our goal is to raise $25,000. This Community 5K Walk will enhance our efforts and assist us in purchasing 1000 book bags with school supplies and gift cards for uniforms. Your sponsorship will strengthen our efforts and commitment to serve the disenfranchised and our Chicago Southland community as a whole. The goals and achievements we reach are only obtainable through philanthropic partnerships like yours.
REGISTRATION:
All walkers must register online to participate. Runners/Walkers registration is used to raise funds for DBC Gifts Of Love, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit in Richton Park, IL. Who actively supports homeless school-aged children and families in need through our annual book bag and school supply drive. Online registration closes on June 8, 2026, at midnight. On-site registration is available on the day of the event.
All online registered walkers will receive a DBC Gifts Of Love 5K Event t-shirt. T-shirts for in-person walkers can be picked up at the registration tent. T-shirts for virtual walkers will be mailed approximately one week before the event. Please register early to ensure that your t-shirt arrives on time. Registrations received through June 10th are guaranteed a t-shirt.
On-site refreshments will be available for runners/walkers as they complete each mile on the trail and at the shelter near the registration tables. Following the run/walk, there will be beverages and snacks available, opportunities for photos, interviews, and a medal ceremony for all runners/walkers. Bring a lawn chair for the whole family to attend and help raise awareness and support for homeless school-aged children in our Chicago Southland community.
"WALKING 2 HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED"
Raising funds for book bags, school supplies, and gift cards for homeless school children in the Chicago south suburbs.
This event is for the WHOLE Family!
DATE AND PLACE
The walk is on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 9:00 am.
The in-person run/walk will take place at Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve on Vollmer Road in Flossmoor, IL. Registration opens at 8 am. All race day runners/walkers must check in at the registration to receive the shirt and race bib. The opening ceremony will begin at 9:00 am and the run/walk will begin immediately following the ceremony.
Virtual walkers are invited to attend the livestream of the opening ceremony at 9:00 am. The livestream will be available on our Facebook home page DBC Offices.
ROUTE
The in-person run/walk route will take place at the Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve located on Vollmer Road in Flossmoor, IL. The route consists of a paved trail that is 3.9 miles for a total of 5K. The route is suitable for runners/walkers of all abilities. Runners/Walkers are welcome to complete as many times around the trail as they feel comfortable. Virtual walkers can choose their own route and distance.
SPONSORS:
Our goal is to raise $25,000. This Community 5K Walk will enhance our efforts and assist us in purchasing 1000 book bags with school supplies and gift cards for uniforms. Your sponsorship will strengthen our efforts and commitment to serve the disenfranchised and our Chicago Southland community as a whole. The goals and achievements we reach are only obtainable through philanthropic partnerships like yours.
REGISTRATION:
All walkers must register online to participate. Runners/Walkers registration is used to raise funds for DBC Gifts Of Love, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit in Richton Park, IL. Who actively supports homeless school-aged children and families in need through our annual book bag and school supply drive. Online registration closes on June 8, 2026, at midnight. On-site registration is available on the day of the event.
All online registered walkers will receive a DBC Gifts Of Love 5K Event t-shirt. T-shirts for in-person walkers can be picked up at the registration tent. T-shirts for virtual walkers will be mailed approximately one week before the event. Please register early to ensure that your t-shirt arrives on time. Registrations received through June 10th are guaranteed a t-shirt.
On-site refreshments will be available for runners/walkers as they complete each mile on the trail and at the shelter near the registration tables. Following the run/walk, there will be beverages and snacks available, opportunities for photos, interviews, and a medal ceremony for all runners/walkers. Bring a lawn chair for the whole family to attend and help raise awareness and support for homeless school-aged children in our Chicago Southland community.
Races
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DBC Gifts of Love Community 5K
Incl. $3.49 Fee & DBC GIFTS of LOVE COMMUNITY 5K T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.49
OPENS 09 FEB 26 -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.49
OPENS 21 NOV
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