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Run for Refugees 5K

Live Race: October 5 :: Virtual Race: September 21-October 5 Lansing, IL 60438 US Directions

Events

Run for Refugees 5K Run/Walk

$40 $30 9:00AM CDT - 12:00PM CDT Registration Opens April 22, 2024 at 1:00pm CDT

Run for Refugees Virtual 5K Run/Walk

$40 $30 Registration Opens April 22, 2024 at 1:29pm CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.thewelcomenet.org/run/.

Place

Living Word Church
2248 186th Street
Lansing, IL US 60438

Description

Race day check in opens at 8am - 5K Run and Walk starting line opens at 9:00 am.

This race benefits the non-profit organization, The Welcome Network, which resettles newcomers from various countries in the world. These newcomers have fled their home countries because of war or persecution.   Join us for a fun race for a great cause!

Virtual option for racing as well.

 

Consider becoming a fundraiser for the Run for Refugees 5K.  Just click "Donate" and then "Become a Fundraiser."  There will be a prize for the top fundraiser!

 

The fast, flat course will begin and end at the church.  It will be a double loop around the adjoining neighborhood.  The 5K is open to serious runners as well as walkers.  Strollers and kids are encouraged in our family atmosphere. This event will be timed by j3 Timing to ensure timing accuracy. There will be prizes for top finishers overall and in age-group categories. 

 

REGULAR Registration: $40/person

FAMILY DISCOUNT: $25/person for a family of 3 or more, $25/person for a group of 4 or more!

 

Come and join the fun and race for an excellent cause!

 

2023 SPONSORS
Smits Farms, Leeps,  Anytime Fitness, Navigator Bookkeeping, Chik-fil-a, Thrivent, Westpoint Financial Group, Bill's Movers, & Greenway Bikehouse. 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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