Strides for UNICEF
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Price $23.26
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Strides for UNICEF event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove, Illinois! This exciting 5K Fun Run/Walk welcomes participants of all ages, whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or looking for a fun family outing. Choose between a scenic 5K route or a shorter 1-mile loop, all along the park's picturesque path. The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, but be sure to arrive early for check-in and to grab your event swag!
In addition to the race, the event features a lively community festival with delicious food, engaging sponsor booths, and interactive games for everyone to enjoy. Best of all, all net proceeds from this event directly benefit UNICEF, empowering their mission to protect children's rights worldwide. Don't miss out on this meaningful opportunity to make a difference while having fun. Register now for a special fee of just $21 and take advantage of our referral discount! Mark your calendars and get ready to stride for a cause!
In addition to the race, the event features a lively community festival with delicious food, engaging sponsor booths, and interactive games for everyone to enjoy. Best of all, all net proceeds from this event directly benefit UNICEF, empowering their mission to protect children's rights worldwide. Don't miss out on this meaningful opportunity to make a difference while having fun. Register now for a special fee of just $21 and take advantage of our referral discount! Mark your calendars and get ready to stride for a cause!
Organiser's Description
Quantify your steps for a cause! UNICEF in Lake County is hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, August 29th.
The location of our event is 651 Old Checker Rd Willow Stream Park, in Buffalo Grove IL. WHETHER YOU ARE A RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, OR LOOKING FOR A FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY, WE HAVE AN EVENT FOR YOU. Our fun run is structured to accommodate participants of all ages. WE OFFER BOTH THE 5K DISTANCE AS WELL AS A SHORTER, 1 MILE LOOP! Participants will be using the park's path. Alongside the path, the event offers a full community festival featuring food, sponsor booths, and interactive games for all attendees. The race begins at 9:00AM, but we recommend that all participants arrive an hour early to check in and grab their swag! All net proceeds from this event directly benefit UNICEF. Your registration and fundraising efforts directly empower UNICEF to protect children's rights worldwide, ensuring every child has access to an equitable future. Learn more about our mission at https://www.unicefusa.org/. Can't participate but still want to contribute? Scroll down and there will be a link to donate!
LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFERS:
Right now, we are offering a limited time registration fee of $21! In addition, if you refer 3 people to sign up using a personalized code that will be sent to you once you register, you can get an additional $5 discount! This is also a limited time offer, so get your tickets now!!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM-8:45 AM: Check-in, T-shirt Pickup, and Day-Of Registration opens
9:00 AM: Run Starts
10:15 AM-11:30 AM : Post-Race Events & Celebration
Not available but still want to contribute? DONATE NOW 100% of donations go to UNICEF. Donate now to support our cause even further! Click this link to donate DIRECTLY to UNICEF's Every Child Fund: Click here to donate [https://give.unicefusa.org/-/NFSAEMKG?member=SZTKJUQZ]
The Every Child Fund is one of the most important, valuable tools of UNICEF. This flexible fund allows UNICEF to make proactive, real-time, decisions to quickly provide aid to overlooked communities and crises.
Interested in sponsoring our event? Want to showcase your organization? Whether you want to become an official sponsor or engage with participants at an information tent, we want to feature you. Complete this form below to get started: Partnership Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm-5p0g2vbvoK9Ll7wXtuR7SyyEnizKrS1Qaz2gCCpgpWZDg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114482652722734106470]
**This race is not professionally timed. 100% of net proceeds go to UNICEF.
The location of our event is 651 Old Checker Rd Willow Stream Park, in Buffalo Grove IL. WHETHER YOU ARE A RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, OR LOOKING FOR A FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY, WE HAVE AN EVENT FOR YOU. Our fun run is structured to accommodate participants of all ages. WE OFFER BOTH THE 5K DISTANCE AS WELL AS A SHORTER, 1 MILE LOOP! Participants will be using the park's path. Alongside the path, the event offers a full community festival featuring food, sponsor booths, and interactive games for all attendees. The race begins at 9:00AM, but we recommend that all participants arrive an hour early to check in and grab their swag! All net proceeds from this event directly benefit UNICEF. Your registration and fundraising efforts directly empower UNICEF to protect children's rights worldwide, ensuring every child has access to an equitable future. Learn more about our mission at https://www.unicefusa.org/. Can't participate but still want to contribute? Scroll down and there will be a link to donate!
LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFERS:
Right now, we are offering a limited time registration fee of $21! In addition, if you refer 3 people to sign up using a personalized code that will be sent to you once you register, you can get an additional $5 discount! This is also a limited time offer, so get your tickets now!!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM-8:45 AM: Check-in, T-shirt Pickup, and Day-Of Registration opens
9:00 AM: Run Starts
10:15 AM-11:30 AM : Post-Race Events & Celebration
Not available but still want to contribute? DONATE NOW 100% of donations go to UNICEF. Donate now to support our cause even further! Click this link to donate DIRECTLY to UNICEF's Every Child Fund: Click here to donate [https://give.unicefusa.org/-/NFSAEMKG?member=SZTKJUQZ]
The Every Child Fund is one of the most important, valuable tools of UNICEF. This flexible fund allows UNICEF to make proactive, real-time, decisions to quickly provide aid to overlooked communities and crises.
Interested in sponsoring our event? Want to showcase your organization? Whether you want to become an official sponsor or engage with participants at an information tent, we want to feature you. Complete this form below to get started: Partnership Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm-5p0g2vbvoK9Ll7wXtuR7SyyEnizKrS1Qaz2gCCpgpWZDg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114482652722734106470]
**This race is not professionally timed. 100% of net proceeds go to UNICEF.
Races
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5K Fun Run/Walk (1 Mile Loop Available)
Incl. $2.26 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$23.26
T-Shirts included with registration This race is not professionally timed
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651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove, 60089, IL, United States
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