Sixth Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run
- Date Sat 1st November 2025 - Sun 9th November 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50 - $181.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and meaningful week of fitness and community spirit at the Sixth Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run, taking place from Saturday, November 1, to Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Cook County. This unique event, presented by the Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, invites participants to run or walk a 5K at their own convenience, allowing you to choose your pace and location.
By joining this inspiring event, you’ll be supporting a wonderful cause that helps feed over 6,000 elementary school children in Chicago who face food insecurity. With registration options starting at just $25 for students and $50 for adults, it's an accessible way for individuals and families to make a difference while getting active. Plus, families can enjoy a special discounted rate of $170 for up to five members! Don’t miss out on the chance to receive your event t-shirt before the race if you register by October 3. So lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and make an impact while having fun during this uplifting week of community engagement!
By joining this inspiring event, you’ll be supporting a wonderful cause that helps feed over 6,000 elementary school children in Chicago who face food insecurity. With registration options starting at just $25 for students and $50 for adults, it's an accessible way for individuals and families to make a difference while getting active. Plus, families can enjoy a special discounted rate of $170 for up to five members! Don’t miss out on the chance to receive your event t-shirt before the race if you register by October 3. So lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and make an impact while having fun during this uplifting week of community engagement!
Organiser's Description
THE BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK CHICAGO CHAPTER PRESENTS THE SIXTH ANNUAL "DO IT YOURSELF" 5K WALK/RUN!
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Chicago Blessings currently feeds 6,000 kids each weekend, however, there are over 150,000 food-insecure kids throughout Chicagoland.
The race is a Do It Yourself 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 9. THOSE WHO REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 3 WILL RECEIVE THEIR T-SHIRT PRIOR TO THE RACE. WE WILL SHIP SHIRTS AFTER THE RACE TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS AFTER OCTOBER 3.
Registration prices:
* $25 for student (under 23)
* $50 for adult (23 and over)
* $170 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*
_*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address.
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For more information about the Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, visit chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org [https://chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org/]
BE A TEAM CAPTAIN:
We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of Chicagoland high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups. Click here for step-by-step instructions for creating and inviting people to join your team. [https://chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Complete-Sign-up-Team-Captain-Instructions-2025.pdf]
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
STARTING LINE SPONSOR: $1,000
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for two
FINISH LINE SPONSOR: $5,000
* Logo on event web page
* Logo on electronic invitation
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for 10
*For sponsors committed by October 3
To secure a sponsorship, set up a corporate team, or any other questions about the event please contact Kaela Combs at: [email protected]
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Chicago Blessings currently feeds 6,000 kids each weekend, however, there are over 150,000 food-insecure kids throughout Chicagoland.
The race is a Do It Yourself 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 9. THOSE WHO REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 3 WILL RECEIVE THEIR T-SHIRT PRIOR TO THE RACE. WE WILL SHIP SHIRTS AFTER THE RACE TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS AFTER OCTOBER 3.
Registration prices:
* $25 for student (under 23)
* $50 for adult (23 and over)
* $170 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*
_*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address.
_
For more information about the Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, visit chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org [https://chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org/]
BE A TEAM CAPTAIN:
We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of Chicagoland high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups. Click here for step-by-step instructions for creating and inviting people to join your team. [https://chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Complete-Sign-up-Team-Captain-Instructions-2025.pdf]
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
STARTING LINE SPONSOR: $1,000
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for two
FINISH LINE SPONSOR: $5,000
* Logo on event web page
* Logo on electronic invitation
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for 10
*For sponsors committed by October 3
To secure a sponsorship, set up a corporate team, or any other questions about the event please contact Kaela Combs at: [email protected]
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