Strides for UNICEF
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Price $23.26
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Strides for UNICEF event on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, in the picturesque Buffalo Grove, Lake County. This exciting 5K Fun Run/Walk takes place at Willow Stream Park, located at 651 Old Checker Rd. Whether you're an avid runner, a casual walker, or looking for a fun family activity, this event caters to everyone with both a 5K distance and a shorter 1-mile loop available. The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, and participants are encouraged to arrive early to check in and receive their complimentary T-shirt and a Culver's free scoop of custard coupon!
Beyond the race, enjoy a vibrant community festival featuring delicious food, engaging sponsor booths, and interactive games for all ages, ensuring a fun-filled day for everyone involved. Best of all, 100% of net proceeds from this event go directly to UNICEF, empowering the organization to protect children's rights worldwide. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors! Register now for a limited-time fee of just $21 and grab your friends to earn additional discounts. Let’s stride together for a great cause!
Beyond the race, enjoy a vibrant community festival featuring delicious food, engaging sponsor booths, and interactive games for all ages, ensuring a fun-filled day for everyone involved. Best of all, 100% of net proceeds from this event go directly to UNICEF, empowering the organization to protect children's rights worldwide. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors! Register now for a limited-time fee of just $21 and grab your friends to earn additional discounts. Let’s stride together for a great 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. The registration includes A COMPLIMENTARY T-SHIRT AND A CULVER'S FREE SCOOP OF CUSTARD COUPON. 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!!
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.
**This race is not professionally timed. 100% of net proceeds go to UNICEF.
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
After the event, head out to Culver's for lunch as when you dine-in, drive-thru or carryout from Culver's of Buffalo Grove, Culver's will donate 25% of group sales! All you need to do is show present this flyer--either digitally or physically--when placing the order.
The location of our event is 651 Old Checker Rd Willow Stream Park, in Buffalo Grove IL. The registration includes A COMPLIMENTARY T-SHIRT AND A CULVER'S FREE SCOOP OF CUSTARD COUPON. 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!!
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.
**This race is not professionally timed. 100% of net proceeds go to UNICEF.
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
After the event, head out to Culver's for lunch as when you dine-in, drive-thru or carryout from Culver's of Buffalo Grove, Culver's will donate 25% of group sales! All you need to do is show present this flyer--either digitally or physically--when placing the order.
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 and free scoop of custard coupon 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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