Nik's Home Run 7K & 1.5 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Loves Park, Illinois
- Price Free - $38.99
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an inspiring day at Nik's Home Run 7K & 1.5 Mile Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Rockford Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, Winnebago! This heartwarming event is dedicated to bringing joy to young adults aged 18-24 who are bravely battling cancer, filling a crucial gap left by pediatric support programs. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely stroll, you can make a difference by participating in the 7K run or the 1.5-mile walk.
Gates open at 8:00 AM for check-in and registration, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. Your registration includes a stylish T-shirt and swag bag, plus the first 250 participants will receive a special Bring Joy Beanie! Don't miss your chance to enter the raffle for coveted Bears vs. Packers tickets. Together, let’s make wishes come true and spread joy to those who need it most!
Gates open at 8:00 AM for check-in and registration, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. Your registration includes a stylish T-shirt and swag bag, plus the first 250 participants will receive a special Bring Joy Beanie! Don't miss your chance to enter the raffle for coveted Bears vs. Packers tickets. Together, let’s make wishes come true and spread joy to those who need it most!
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
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
Races
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7K Run
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.49
OPENS MAY 25 -
7k Cancer Survivor
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.49
OPENS MAY 25 -
7k Running Club Members
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.49
OPENS MAY 25 -
1.5 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.49
OPENS MAY 25 -
Youth Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS MAY 25 -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.99
OPENS MAY 25Virtual Race packages will be shipped the week of October 16th
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