Rise & Run for Recovery
- Date Sun 30th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Lake Villa, Illinois
- Price $38.99
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Rise & Run for Recovery event on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the beautiful Lake Villa, Lake. This community-focused occasion features an Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk, dedicated to honoring the lives lost to overdose and supporting those on their journey to recovery.
This family-friendly event kicks off with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m., followed by a heartfelt Welcome & Kick-Off Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The race will commence at 10:30 a.m., inviting participants of all ages to come together for reflection, hope, and connection. Enjoy a vibrant Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., featuring valuable information and giveaways from partnering organizations. Plus, the event is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along! With a registration fee of just $35 for adults and $20 for children aged 5 to 12, all proceeds benefit the Lake County Opioid Initiative, helping to combat the opioid crisis and promote community wellness. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
This family-friendly event kicks off with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m., followed by a heartfelt Welcome & Kick-Off Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The race will commence at 10:30 a.m., inviting participants of all ages to come together for reflection, hope, and connection. Enjoy a vibrant Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., featuring valuable information and giveaways from partnering organizations. Plus, the event is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along! With a registration fee of just $35 for adults and $20 for children aged 5 to 12, all proceeds benefit the Lake County Opioid Initiative, helping to combat the opioid crisis and promote community wellness. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
Organiser's Description
Join the Lake County Opioid Initiative and our community partners for the Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to remembering those weve lost, supporting those in recovery, and raising awareness about the ongoing opioid crisis.
This family-friendly event offers a space for reflection, hope, and connection.
EVENT PURPOSE
* Honor the lives lost to overdose and support loved ones affected.
* Promote education and reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorder.
* Unite community members, organizations, and families in remembrance and action.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Check-in: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Kick-Off Ceremony: 10:00 a.m.
Race Start: 10:30 a.m.
Resource Fair: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Family Friendly, Dog Friendly (on-leash), Food Trucks
This registration fee includes an event t-shirt and participation at the resource fair during the event, with information and various giveaways from our partnering organizations.
$35 for adults
$20 for children 5 to 12 years old
Free --kids 4 and under
If you are unable to walk or would like to donate to the event, you can do so by clicking the donations tab above, or as part of your registration.
T-SHIRT PICK-UP
We will be hosting a drive-thru event so you can pick up your walk t-shirts in advance. T-shirts will also be available for pickup on the day of the Walk/Run event. Future emails will be sent out to registrants with more information.
All proceeds go to the Lake County Opioid Initiative, a 501(c)(3) organization, and support our mission to lead a coordinated, culturally responsive, county-wide effort to prevent substance use disorder, overdose, and death, and to strengthen pathways to recovery and community wellness.
For further questions on the walk, how to sponsor, or how to become a member, please contact us at LCOpioidInitiative@gmail.com
This family-friendly event offers a space for reflection, hope, and connection.
EVENT PURPOSE
* Honor the lives lost to overdose and support loved ones affected.
* Promote education and reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorder.
* Unite community members, organizations, and families in remembrance and action.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Check-in: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Kick-Off Ceremony: 10:00 a.m.
Race Start: 10:30 a.m.
Resource Fair: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Family Friendly, Dog Friendly (on-leash), Food Trucks
This registration fee includes an event t-shirt and participation at the resource fair during the event, with information and various giveaways from our partnering organizations.
$35 for adults
$20 for children 5 to 12 years old
Free --kids 4 and under
If you are unable to walk or would like to donate to the event, you can do so by clicking the donations tab above, or as part of your registration.
T-SHIRT PICK-UP
We will be hosting a drive-thru event so you can pick up your walk t-shirts in advance. T-shirts will also be available for pickup on the day of the Walk/Run event. Future emails will be sent out to registrants with more information.
All proceeds go to the Lake County Opioid Initiative, a 501(c)(3) organization, and support our mission to lead a coordinated, culturally responsive, county-wide effort to prevent substance use disorder, overdose, and death, and to strengthen pathways to recovery and community wellness.
For further questions on the walk, how to sponsor, or how to become a member, please contact us at LCOpioidInitiative@gmail.com
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 30th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.99
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Location
Hastings Forest Preserve, 21155 W. Gelden Road, Lake Villa, 60046, IL, United States
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