Nik's Home Run 7k & 1.5 Mile Walk

Saturday, October 12, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

Loves Park, Illinois

Free–$48.99 · 6 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for Nik's Home Run on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, in Loves Park, Winnebago, where you can make a real difference in the lives of young adults battling cancer! This exciting event features a 7K run and a 1.5-mile walk, both kicking off at 9:00 AM at the Rockford Rivets Stadium. Gates open at 8:00 AM for check-in and registration, so arrive early to get your gear!

Nik's Home Run is not just a race; it's a heartfelt mission to bridge the gap in support for young adults aged 18-24 who are facing cancer. By participating, you are helping to bring joy to these brave individuals and their families. Plus, your registration includes a stylish T-shirt and a swag bag, with the first 250 participants receiving an exclusive Bring Joy Beanie! Don't miss your chance to win a raffle entry for Bears vs. Packers tickets. Come out and run or walk for a cause that matters—let's make wishes come true together!

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Races

7k Run

Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

$48.99

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7k Cancer Survivor

Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

$28.49

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7k Running Club Members

Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

$43.99

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1.5 Mile Walk

Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

$38.99

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Youth Run/Walk

T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

Free

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Virtual 5k
Virtual

Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

Virtual Race packages will be shipped the week of October 16th

10:00 AM CDT

$38.99

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Organiser's description

Make wishes happen with your 7k run or 1.5 mile walk! Bring JOY to young adults, and their families, fighting cancer. Most pediatric support programs age out at 18 and adult programs start at 25 leaving a gap for young adults. Our mission is to bridge that gap and deliver joy to young adults aged 18-24 battling cancer!
Nik's Home Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year and makes granting more wishes possible. It all takes place on Saturday, October 12th at Rockford Rivets Stadium. The gates open at 8:00 AM for check-in and registration. The Run & Walk start at 9:00 AM.

Your registration includes:
*T-Shirt and Swag Bag
*First 250 participants receive a Bring Joy Beanie!
*One entry into the raffle for Bears vs Packer Tickets