JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

Events

$50

($10: Ages 0 - 10)

($40: Ages 11 - 17)

8:30AM CDT 10:00AM CDT

Registration ends June 17, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT

$50

($10: Ages 0 - 10)

($40: Ages 11 - 17)

8:30AM CDT 10:00AM CDT

Registration ends June 17, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT

Description

Join the JOURNEYS 5K

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM

DEER GROVE EAST

1599 PEPPERTREE DR, PALATINE

More than just a race, the JOURNEYS 5k is a family fun event that benefits people facing homelessness and housing insecurity in the north and northwest suburbs of Cook County.

Dogs are welcomed as long as they are on a leash!

NOTE: Registrations after 06/01/26 are not guaranteed a shirt.

Events

Registration for the 5K walk/run and the 1K fun-run include a participant t-shirt, a race bib, and sponsor-donated race bag items.

Pricing

ALL ENTRIES INCLUDE 5K T-SHIRT, RACE BIB, AND RECOVERY BAG

Regular Registration (Apr 16–Jun 18)

Ages 0-10 = $10

Ages 11-17 = $ 40

Age 18 and over = $50

Registrations after 6/1/2026 are not guaranteed a t-shirt

Same day registration (June 20)

Ages 0-10 = $15

Ages 11-17 = $ 50

Age 18 and over = $60

Awards & Medals

An overall finisher medal will be given to all runners.

A certificate will be given to Overall Fastest Finisher - Male and Female

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place certificates will be awarded in the following age groups for both male and female:

14 and Under

15-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-60

70 and over

Award ceremony will begin after the race is complete.

Race Location

The 13th Annual JOURNEYS 5K & 1-Mile Fun-Run will be held on June 20, 2026, at Deer Grove East, 1599 Peppertree Drive in Palatine. This year our 5k Course will be USATF Certified!

5K Route

1K Route

Packet Pick Up

All race materials can be picked on Friday, June 19 from 4–6 PM at JOURNEYS | The Road Home located at 1140 East Northwest Highway, Palatine.

1140 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine

Friday, June 19

4–6PM

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.journeystheroadhome.org/5k.

Race Contact Info

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