Race For a Ride!
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026 - Mon 31st August 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $80.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes for the 2nd Annual Race For a Ride charity event, taking place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, in the beautiful Lincoln Park of Chicago, Cook County! This exciting 5K race invites participants of all ages to walk, run, or roll together in support of a wonderful cause. Join the community as we rally to help Archer Smith, a courageous 10-year-old boy facing challenges with epilepsy and developmental delays, by raising funds for a wheelchair-accessible van.
Starting at 8:00 AM, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM, this family-friendly event promises a day filled with fun, inspiration, and camaraderie. Bring your loved ones, including strollers and pets, as we celebrate Archer’s indomitable spirit and the support he brings to those around him. Your participation not only helps provide Archer with the mobility and independence he deserves but also fosters a sense of community and hope. Together, let’s make strides toward a brighter future for Archer and his family! Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful difference—register today and help us keep moving forward, one stride at a time!
Starting at 8:00 AM, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM, this family-friendly event promises a day filled with fun, inspiration, and camaraderie. Bring your loved ones, including strollers and pets, as we celebrate Archer’s indomitable spirit and the support he brings to those around him. Your participation not only helps provide Archer with the mobility and independence he deserves but also fosters a sense of community and hope. Together, let’s make strides toward a brighter future for Archer and his family! Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful difference—register today and help us 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!
Race For A Ride Promo Video [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pb7uGbl_0rA]
- 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._ _
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!
Race For A Ride Promo Video [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pb7uGbl_0rA]
- 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._ _
Together, we can help Archer's family keep moving forwardone stride at a time.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Swag Bag
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$80.50
CLOSED -
5K Virtual Run
Incl. $5.50 Fee
$80.50
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