Events
Place
New Lenox, IL US 60451
Description
Join us for an awesome and fun family friendly 5k run/walk event to celebrate Mother's Day on Saturday May 9th! All proceeds from this event are used to support our fundraising mission to support local charities in our community.
New Location for 2026! The event will take place at Lincolnsway Special Recreation Center!
All events will start at 9:00am this year!
In addition to supporting a great cause, this event will also be a great time and a great opportunity to score some awesome race swag!
And if you're not able to participate in the live event don't worry... we also have a virtual race and we'll ship your race gear at no additional charge and you can complete the run/walk virtually at any time and location that you choose!
Registration Includes:
- Awesome Super Soft T-Shirt
- Custom Race Bib
- Age Group Awards
- Chip Timed 5k Run/Walk
- Live Results Posted Online
*More perks and goodies are on the way.. check back soon for more info!
Run Like a Mother!
Race Swag
Official 2026 Race Swag Coming Soon!
Food & Entertainment
Following the event please stick around for music, Joey's Red Hot food truck, and a mother's day party celebration!
Packet Pickup
Skip the lines and join us at packet pickup
Wednesday, May 6th (5:30-7:00 pm)
Tom Kelly's Chophouse, 495 Degroate Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
*Pickup will also be available on race day
Charity
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Foundation (LWSRF) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to providing financial support to LWSRA in their efforts of providing recreational opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Our volunteer members organize and assist in annual fundraiser events in order to enhance the quality of program and contribute to the expansion of LWSRA.
Purpose:
To lessen the burdens of government; to advocate efforts in support of persons with disabilities and special recreation activities; and to enhance the development of special recreation facilities, operations and land acquisitions.
Mission:
To creatively generate financial support to enrich and enhance therapeutic recreational opportunities and social experiences of Lincolnway Special Recreation Association participants.
Course
New Course Route for 2026 Coming Soon! The course will be a super fast and flat paved route starting and finishing at Lincolnway Special Recreation Center.
Race Photos
This race features FREE RACE PHOTOS! Make sure that your bib is showing and you can search for your pics after the event on the Photos Page (click here)
Sponsors
Huge thanks to our Sponsors for supporting this event! We are still accepting sponsors for this event! Interested in sponsoring? Please contact us using the button below for more information!
Virtual Race
Not able to attend the live event but still want to get involved? Sign up for the virtual 5k and we'll ship you your race swag and send you a link so you can complete your 5k any time and location that you want and post your results online (optional). The results page will be open for the entire month of May.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Results
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Directions
Race Participant Survey
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