Race For a Ride!
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026 - Mon 31st August 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $80.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Race For a Ride, a heartwarming charity event taking place from August 23rd to August 31st, 2026, in beautiful Lincoln Park, Chicago! This uplifting 5K run/walk is designed to bring our community together to support an incredible 10-year-old boy named Archer, who faces the challenges of epilepsy and developmental delays. Participants can walk, run, or roll along the scenic course, all while helping raise funds for a wheelchair-accessible van that will significantly improve Archer's mobility and quality of life.
The race kicks off on Sunday, August 23rd, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM and the official race beginning at 9:00 AM. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone—bring your strollers, pets, and even wheelchairs as we unite to honor Archer's strength and spirit. Each registration and donation, no matter how small, contributes to the freedom and accessibility Archer and his family deserve. So lace up your running shoes and join us in making a meaningful difference—together, we can help Archer keep moving forward, one stride at a time!
The race kicks off on Sunday, August 23rd, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM and the official race beginning at 9:00 AM. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone—bring your strollers, pets, and even wheelchairs as we unite to honor Archer's strength and spirit. Each registration and donation, no matter how small, contributes to the freedom and accessibility Archer and his family deserve. So lace up your running shoes and join us in making a meaningful difference—together, we can help Archer keep moving forward, one stride at a time!
Organiser's Description
female sign Our 2nd Annual CHARITY 5k - Race For A Ride
Race Day is scheduled for August 23rd!
Join us for a fun-filled family 5K to help provide a wheelchair-accessible van for Archer and his family! Come walk, run, or roll with us as our community comes together to celebrate an incredible kid whose strength, smile, and spirit inspire everyone around him. Your participation and support will help give his family the gift of freedom, safety, and accessibility through a new wheelchair van. Learn more about Archer, his family, and the fundraiser below!
Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Location: Lincoln Park (1730 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614) - Grove 2 - Just North of Benjamin Franklin Monument
alarm clock Time: Check-in 8:00 AM | Race 9:00 AM
Registration: Sign up here on runsignup.com!
Last Years Race For A Ride Video [https://youtu.be/-5PXDG14-vM?si=5qNJ_pjdMdl1ToS0]
- Fundraiser Description -
Archer Smith is a courageous 10-year-old boy who lives with epilepsy and developmental delay. Archer is non-verbal and immobile, requiring full-time care and specialized support for all of his daily needs. Despite the challenges he faces, Archer brings joy and inspiration to everyone who knows him through his resilience and bright spirit.
Archer's family is raising funds for a WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE that will allow them to safely transport him to medical appointments, therapy sessions, school activities, and family outings. As Archer grows, safely lifting and transporting him has become increasingly difficult, making an accessible vehicle a necessity rather than a convenience. Your support will help provide Archer with greater comfort, safety, and access to the world around him while easing the daily challenges faced by his family. Every donation, no matter the size, brings Archer one step closer to the mobility and independence he deserves. Thank you for helping make a meaningful difference in Archer's life.
How You Can Help:
- Register to walk, run, or cheer!
- Bring your family, strollers, pets, and wheelchairs welcome!
_- IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO PARTICIPATE, DONATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED HERE. PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE SHARE THE LINK TO THIS SITE TO COLLECT FURTHER DONATIONS. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! _
Together, we can help Archer's family keep moving forwardone stride at a time.
Race Day is scheduled for August 23rd!
Join us for a fun-filled family 5K to help provide a wheelchair-accessible van for Archer and his family! Come walk, run, or roll with us as our community comes together to celebrate an incredible kid whose strength, smile, and spirit inspire everyone around him. Your participation and support will help give his family the gift of freedom, safety, and accessibility through a new wheelchair van. Learn more about Archer, his family, and the fundraiser below!
Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Location: Lincoln Park (1730 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614) - Grove 2 - Just North of Benjamin Franklin Monument
alarm clock Time: Check-in 8:00 AM | Race 9:00 AM
Registration: Sign up here on runsignup.com!
Last Years Race For A Ride Video [https://youtu.be/-5PXDG14-vM?si=5qNJ_pjdMdl1ToS0]
- Fundraiser Description -
Archer Smith is a courageous 10-year-old boy who lives with epilepsy and developmental delay. Archer is non-verbal and immobile, requiring full-time care and specialized support for all of his daily needs. Despite the challenges he faces, Archer brings joy and inspiration to everyone who knows him through his resilience and bright spirit.
Archer's family is raising funds for a WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE that will allow them to safely transport him to medical appointments, therapy sessions, school activities, and family outings. As Archer grows, safely lifting and transporting him has become increasingly difficult, making an accessible vehicle a necessity rather than a convenience. Your support will help provide Archer with greater comfort, safety, and access to the world around him while easing the daily challenges faced by his family. Every donation, no matter the size, brings Archer one step closer to the mobility and independence he deserves. Thank you for helping make a meaningful difference in Archer's life.
How You Can Help:
- Register to walk, run, or cheer!
- Bring your family, strollers, pets, and wheelchairs welcome!
_- IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO PARTICIPATE, DONATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED HERE. PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE SHARE THE LINK TO THIS SITE TO COLLECT FURTHER DONATIONS. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! _
Together, we can help Archer's family keep moving forwardone stride at a time.
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