VPM Purses in Paradise
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Manteno, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and community spirit at the VPM Purses in Paradise event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Manteno, Kankakee! This vibrant 5K run and 1.5-mile walk will take participants through the picturesque and historic Diversatech campus, all while supporting a fantastic cause. Proceeds from the event benefit the Virtual Purse Museum, dedicated to providing workforce development, job training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Join in the festivities as this annual event features a flat and enjoyable course, live Ukulele music, artwork from talented museum employees and volunteers, and an open house at the museum. Explore sponsor tents, a lively marketplace, and delicious food trucks that will keep your energy high. Plus, every registration includes a ticket for a full museum tour at a later date! Don’t miss this opportunity to have a blast while contributing to an important mission that enriches our community. Mark your calendars and come be a part of this unforgettable experience!
Join in the festivities as this annual event features a flat and enjoyable course, live Ukulele music, artwork from talented museum employees and volunteers, and an open house at the museum. Explore sponsor tents, a lively marketplace, and delicious food trucks that will keep your energy high. Plus, every registration includes a ticket for a full museum tour at a later date! Don’t miss this opportunity to have a blast while contributing to an important mission that enriches our community. Mark your calendars and come be a part of this unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
This 5K Run / 1.5M walk goes through the historic Diversatech campus. ALL proceeds support the Virtual Purse Museum. The Vintage Purse Museum, NFP exists to provide workforce development, job training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while enriching the community through history, creativity, and inclusive cultural experiences.
This fun, flat run / walk is part of the Vintage Purse Museum's annual Luau Marketplace. It includes a historic architecture route, live Ukulele music, artwork by Museum employees & volunteers, the museum open house, plus sponsor tents, marketplace, and food trucks. Come join us, have some fun, and help support this important mission.
Registration also includes a ticket for a full museum tour at a later date.
This fun, flat run / walk is part of the Vintage Purse Museum's annual Luau Marketplace. It includes a historic architecture route, live Ukulele music, artwork by Museum employees & volunteers, the museum open house, plus sponsor tents, marketplace, and food trucks. Come join us, have some fun, and help support this important mission.
Registration also includes a ticket for a full museum tour at a later date.
Races
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5K Run / Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$32.80
Purses in Paradise is an annual fund raiser for the Vintage Purse Museum (NFP). All proceeds go to providing workforce development, job training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while enriching the community through history, creativity, and inclusive cultural experiences. Event includes a luau marketplace with vendors, food trucks, crafts, and more. -
1.5M Fun Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$22.20
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3 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, 60950, IL, United States
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