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 29th, 2026, in beautiful Buffalo Grove, Illinois! This exciting 5K Fun Run/Walk, taking place at Willow Stream Park, is the perfect opportunity to get active while making a difference. Participants can choose between a 5K distance or a shorter 1-mile loop, making this event accessible for runners, casual walkers, and families alike. The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, but we encourage everyone to arrive early for check-in and to grab your complimentary T-shirt and a special Culver's coupon for a free scoop of custard!
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day along the scenic park paths, but you'll also be part of a broader community celebration featuring delicious food, engaging sponsor booths, and interactive games for all ages. With all net proceeds supporting UNICEF's mission to protect children's rights worldwide, your participation helps ensure a brighter future for children everywhere. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to stride for a cause, connect with your community, and have a blast!
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day along the scenic park paths, but you'll also be part of a broader community celebration featuring delicious food, engaging sponsor booths, and interactive games for all ages. With all net proceeds supporting UNICEF's mission to protect children's rights worldwide, your participation helps ensure a brighter future for children everywhere. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to stride for a cause, connect with your community, and have a blast!
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. **THERE IS A LIMITED QUANTITY OF T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE
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!
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!
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. **THERE IS A LIMITED QUANTITY OF T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE
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!
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!
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
CLOSEDT-Shirts and free scoop of custard coupon included with registration This race is not professionally timed
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