RBC Race for the Kids at Comer Children's Hospital

Sunday, October 6, 2024 Past event
11:20 AM CDT
Chicago, Illinois
$20.00–$45.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the RBC Race for the Kids at Comer Children's Hospital, taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the picturesque Hyde Park area of Chicago, Cook County. This exciting annual event features a 5K run and a family walk, perfect for participants of all ages! Join us in making a significant impact as we raise essential funds for groundbreaking research and vital patient care programs aimed at improving the lives of children facing health challenges.

Last year's event exceeded its fundraising goals, and we're determined to do even better this year! Your participation will directly support innovative studies on childhood illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and liver disease, as well as enriching child life programs like music therapy. Whether you choose to run, walk, or let the kids join in the fun with the Kids Mile or Kids Dash, every step you take helps create a brighter future for our young patients. Sign up today and be a part of this uplifting event—together, we can make a difference in the lives of children!

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Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CDT

    $45.00

    Entries closed
  • Kids' Mile

    T-Shirt and Race Medal

    11:00 AM CDT

    $20.00

    Entries closed
  • Kids' Dash

    T-Shirt and Race Medal

    11:20 AM CDT

    $20.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

5K RUN/FAMILY WALK TO FUNDRAISE FOR COMER CHILDREN'S ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HYDE PARK CAMPUS.



Join us for our annual RBC Race for the Kids at Comer Children's Hospital. Last year, we exceeded our goal. Lets do it again this year!



We need your help to raise funds for groundbreaking research to tackle childhood illnesses and patient care programs for kids in the hospital.



Proceeds from the race have supported research projects underway such as studies on improving outcomes of cardiovascular disease, cataracts, health disparities among children of color, and liver disease.



The race will also fund child life programs like music therapy that offer a safe environment for children to express themselves while receiving care.



Participate in a 5K Walk, Run, Kids Mile, or Kids Dash in beautiful Hyde Park on Oct 6, 2024. Sign up and fundraise today!



Take the next steps toward saving kids' lives.

Location

University of Chicago Main Quadrangle, 1100 E. 58th Street, Chicago, 60637, IL, United States

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