I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Elk Grove Village, Illinois
- Price $20.49 - $38.99
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and impactful day at the "I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5K" on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Elk Grove Village, Cook! Kicking off at 8 a.m. at Busse Woods (Grove #32), this family-friendly event promises a wonderful experience for participants of all ages. Engage in a chip-timed 5K run or walk, and enjoy a free untimed children's race, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.
This special event supports the Christus Victor Lutheran Church Food Pantry, which assists over 60 families each week by providing essential food items and personal care products. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere filled with music from a DJ and a delicious cookout following the race! Don’t forget to bring nonperishable food donations to help those in need, and take advantage of the family discount for a registration fee of $100 for a family of four. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day dedicated to community support and well-being!
This special event supports the Christus Victor Lutheran Church Food Pantry, which assists over 60 families each week by providing essential food items and personal care products. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere filled with music from a DJ and a delicious cookout following the race! Don’t forget to bring nonperishable food donations to help those in need, and take advantage of the family discount for a registration fee of $100 for a family of four. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day dedicated to community support and well-being!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY 5K RACE AND FUN RUN/WALK!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8 a.m. at Busse Woods (Grove #32) for a great cause!
The Christus Victor Lutheran Church Food Pantry supports over 60 families each week who come in to shop for free. In addition to offering nonperishable and perishable food items, we also offer personal care products and hats and gloves in the winter. This funds raised from this event will support our food pantry!
This event is open to the community and will be a family-friendly event. There will be a DJ and a cookout with delicious food to follow! In addition to a chip-timed 5K run or walk, there will be activities for the children and an untimed (free) childrens race. There will also be a box to collect food donations! A raffle to support the food pantry will also be held throughout the month of September _at Christus Victor Lutheran Church_ if you are interested in winning fun prizes! _There will be NO raffle event at the 5K this year due to Busse Woods' rules and regulations. Thank you for your understanding!_
- Registration for 5K participants includes a t-shirt.
- Nonparticipants may purchase a t-shirt for an additional $8, added to their $17 registration.
- *Family discount* - $100 for family of four! Click "Sign Up" and scroll down to Multi-Person Pricing and select "Family of 4."
PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick-up will be offered:
* Xtra Mile Running in Schaumburg on Sep. 26
* Morning of race day at Busse Woods (Grove #32).
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8 a.m. at Busse Woods (Grove #32) for a great cause!
The Christus Victor Lutheran Church Food Pantry supports over 60 families each week who come in to shop for free. In addition to offering nonperishable and perishable food items, we also offer personal care products and hats and gloves in the winter. This funds raised from this event will support our food pantry!
This event is open to the community and will be a family-friendly event. There will be a DJ and a cookout with delicious food to follow! In addition to a chip-timed 5K run or walk, there will be activities for the children and an untimed (free) childrens race. There will also be a box to collect food donations! A raffle to support the food pantry will also be held throughout the month of September _at Christus Victor Lutheran Church_ if you are interested in winning fun prizes! _There will be NO raffle event at the 5K this year due to Busse Woods' rules and regulations. Thank you for your understanding!_
- Registration for 5K participants includes a t-shirt.
- Nonparticipants may purchase a t-shirt for an additional $8, added to their $17 registration.
- *Family discount* - $100 for family of four! Click "Sign Up" and scroll down to Multi-Person Pricing and select "Family of 4."
PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick-up will be offered:
* Xtra Mile Running in Schaumburg on Sep. 26
* Morning of race day at Busse Woods (Grove #32).
Races
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5k Participant
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.99
Christus Victor Lutheran Church is proud to support over 60 families each week who come in to "shop" for free at our food pantry. After race expenses, all the remaining funds will go to the food pantry and church. Thank you for supporting a great cause! -
I'm JUST Here for the Food (Not Participating in 5K)
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$20.49
If you would like to support the Christus Victor Food Pantry but aren't up for participating in the 5K, we'd still love to have you partake in the cookout, cheer on our runners, and enjoy a day filled with community!
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