Im Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k
- Date Sat 21st September 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Elk Grove Village, Illinois
- Price $20.49 - $38.99
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the "I'm Here for the Food (Pantry) 5K" taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Elk Grove Village, Cook. This family-friendly event kicks off at 8 a.m. at Busse Woods Grove #32, inviting participants to join in a chip-timed 5K run or walk to support a great cause—the Christus Victor Lutheran Church Food Pantry, which assists over 60 families each week.
In addition to the main race, there will be an untimed children's race, ensuring that the whole family can get involved! Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ, exciting raffle prizes, and a delicious cookout to follow the race. Everyone who registers for the 5K will receive a complimentary t-shirt, and special family pricing is available for families of four. Don’t forget to bring along any non-perishable food donations to help those in need. Mark your calendars for this uplifting community event that promises to be both rewarding and enjoyable!
In addition to the main race, there will be an untimed children's race, ensuring that the whole family can get involved! Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ, exciting raffle prizes, and a delicious cookout to follow the race. Everyone who registers for the 5K will receive a complimentary t-shirt, and special family pricing is available for families of four. Don’t forget to bring along any non-perishable food donations to help those in need. Mark your calendars for this uplifting community event that promises to be both rewarding and enjoyable!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY 5K RACE AND FUN RUN/WALK!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 21, 2024 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 event is going to support our food pantry!
This event is open to the community and will be a family-friendly event. There will be a DJ, a raffle, 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! Everyone who attends will receive a free raffle ticket _(more raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event)_!
- Registration for 5K participants includes a t-shirt.
- Nonparticipants may purchase a t-shirt for an additional $5, 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:
* Friday, September 20 from 3-6 pm at Xtra Mile Running, located at 31 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194.
* Morning of race day at Busse Woods Grove #32.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 21, 2024 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 event is going to support our food pantry!
This event is open to the community and will be a family-friendly event. There will be a DJ, a raffle, 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! Everyone who attends will receive a free raffle ticket _(more raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event)_!
- Registration for 5K participants includes a t-shirt.
- Nonparticipants may purchase a t-shirt for an additional $5, 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:
* Friday, September 20 from 3-6 pm at Xtra Mile Running, located at 31 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194.
* Morning of race day at Busse Woods Grove #32.
Races
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5k Participant
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.99
CLOSEDChristus 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 21st September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.49
CLOSEDIf 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, the raffle, cheer on our runners, and enjoy a day filled with community!
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