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Add a reviewFourth Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run
Virtual Event
Sat 4th November 2023 - Sun 12th November 2023
3 races
Organiser's Description
The Blessings in a Backpack Chicago chapter presents the fourth annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run!
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Chicago Blessings currently feeds 6,000 kids each weekend, however, there are over 150,000 food-insecure kids throughout Chicagoland.
The race is a โDo It Yourselfโ 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 12. Those who registered by October 13 will receive their t-shirt prior to the race. ย We will ship shirts after the race to everyone who registers after October 13. ย
Registration prices:
$25 for student (under 23)$50 for adult (23 and over)$130 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*
*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address.
For more information about the Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, visit chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org
Be a Team Captain:
We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of Chicagoland high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups. Click here for step-by-step instructions for creating and inviting people to join your team.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
Starting Line Sponsor: $1,000
Logo on back of race t-shirt*T-shirts and entry for two
Finish Line Sponsor: $5,000
Logo on event web pageLogo on electronic invitationLogo on back of race t-shirt*T-shirts and entry for 10
*For sponsors committed by October 13
To secure a sponsorship or questions about the event contact Dan at: [email protected]
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Chicago Blessings currently feeds 6,000 kids each weekend, however, there are over 150,000 food-insecure kids throughout Chicagoland.
The race is a โDo It Yourselfโ 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 12. Those who registered by October 13 will receive their t-shirt prior to the race. ย We will ship shirts after the race to everyone who registers after October 13. ย
Registration prices:
$25 for student (under 23)$50 for adult (23 and over)$130 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*
*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address.
For more information about the Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, visit chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org
Be a Team Captain:
We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of Chicagoland high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups. Click here for step-by-step instructions for creating and inviting people to join your team.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
Starting Line Sponsor: $1,000
Logo on back of race t-shirt*T-shirts and entry for two
Finish Line Sponsor: $5,000
Logo on event web pageLogo on electronic invitationLogo on back of race t-shirt*T-shirts and entry for 10
*For sponsors committed by October 13
To secure a sponsorship or questions about the event contact Dan at: [email protected]
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