THE RUN FOR LA: Virtual Run for Recovery - Illinois Runners

Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, May 18, 2025 Past event
Chicago, Illinois
Free · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join the excitement of the **Run for LA: Virtual Run for Recovery**, taking place from **February 1st to May 18th, 2025**, in the vibrant city of **Chicago, Cook County**. This inspiring virtual event invites runners from all over the country to step up and support those affected by recent natural disasters in Los Angeles. Whether you run 5K, 10K, or any distance of your choice, every step you take contributes to essential recovery efforts benefiting the American Red Cross and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

As a participant, you’ll not only enhance your own fitness journey but also make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Sign up to be part of this unforgettable experience, where your name will be featured on the "Runner's Postcard," a testament to resilience and hope. With engaging features like logging your runs and sharing your journey using #RUNFORLA, this event fosters a sense of community and purpose. Together, let's run with heart and help rebuild LA, one mile at a time!

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Races

  • 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. Your Name on our Virtual Post Card

    To upload your time, simply use the link provided in your registration. For every runner you share this event with, you can deduct 1 second from your official timeup to a maximum of 5 seconds! (It's not 'age-graded,' but part of the latest Virtual Run metric called 'donor-graded'.)

    Saturday, Feb 1, 2025

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

RUN FOR LA RED HEART

WAVE 3 REGISTRATION - MAY

WHILE MUSICIANS TOOK THE STAGE FOR FIREAID AND THE 67TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, ITS NOW OUR TURN AS RUNNERS TO STEP UP, TAKE THE STAGE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. DO YOU BELIEVE IN RUNNING? DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF RUNNERS?

LOS ANGELES NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! JOIN THE RUN FOR LA VIRTUAL RUN AND STAND WITH THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT FIRES, FLOODS, AND OTHER EVENTS. TOGETHER, WERE UNITING RUNNERS FROM ACROSS THE USAAND BEYONDTO HELP REBUILD LIVES. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE FUELS RECOVERY EFFORTS, WITH PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES.

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE AN IMPACT:
1 SIGN UP for the RUN FOR LA Virtual Run.
2 DONATE in order to leave your mark on our interactive Virtual Runners Map*.
3 GIVE BACK to have your name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard."
4 DOWNLOAD YOUR BIB, pin it on, and start running your way, anywhere, anytime.
5 LOG YOUR RUN _For every runner you share this event with, you can deduct 1 second from your official timeup to a maximum of 5 seconds!

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BE PART OF SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE:
Your name will be immortalized on the "Runner's Postcard," a tribute to resilience and hope. Once we reach 5,000 participants, additional postcards will be created to ensure everyone is included in this powerful message to Los Angeles. Free digital downloads will be available to all participants.
TOGETHER, WE CAN REBUILD LA. Your run is more than miles; its a step toward recovery and renewed hope for those in need.
RUN WITH PURPOSE AND INSPIRE OTHERSshare your journey with #RUNFORLA.
Spread the word! Forward this event to a fellow runner, because your share might be the encouragement someone else needs to join this cause.

Your race results will be displayed along those of other participants from your state. We plan to consolidate all results by the end of May.

Location

Virtually Anywhere, Throughout Illinois, 60601, IL, United States

Event data

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