11th Annual 5K Run/Walk (In-Person and Virtual options)

Name: 11th Annual 5K Run/Walk (In-Person and Virtual options)
Start: 2025-09-20T08:30:00-05:00
Location: Hamilton B. Maher Community Center

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Hamilton B. Maher Community Center | Evergreen Park, IL

Christmas Without Cancer invites you to join us for our 11th Annual 5K Run/Walk with in-person and virtual registration options.
Location: Klein (Circle) Park located at 9719 S. Homan Ave in Evergreen Park
Estimated Timeline: 8:30 am Opening Ceremony -- 9:00 am Race Kickoff -- 11:00 am Awards Ceremony
You can register online on our RunSignUp page starting now until Friday, September 12th (noon).
WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
Online registration is OPEN!
Please visit: https://christmaswithoutcancer.org/5k/
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (available NOW until July 31st):
*Single Registration: $35
*Family Registration: $140 (Family registration limit: minimum 4, maximum 6)
*Use Discount Code: CWC2025 to save $5 off your registration
REGISTRATION (from August 1st until Race Day):
*Single Registration: $40
IN PERSON REGISTRATION (at the Hamilton B. Community Center in Evergreen Park during packet pickup):
*Wednesday, September 17th from 3 to 7pm
*Thursday, September 18th from 3 to 7pm
*Race Day (beginning at 7 am and ending promptly at 8:30 am inside the auditorium)
When you register, you'll receive a t-shirt (make sure to sign up before August 31st to guarantee your t-shirt; additional shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for participants only), a medal, a certificate, and the choice of chip timing on a beautiful flat course.
TROPHIES/AWARDS
Announcements are set to start at approximately 11:00 am. Both female and male participants in these categories will be honored:
-Overall Best
-1-9 years old
-10-19 years old
-20-29 years old
-30-39 years old
-40-49 years old
-50-59 years old, and
-60+
***NEW THIS YEAR: Winners in the divisions mentioned above will also receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pins. These will make a great addition to the medals that are passed out at the finish line.
Prizes will be awarded to the following:
-The individual fundraiser who raises the most will get a $250 VISA Gift Card.
-The team that raises the most funds will receive a $500 VISA Gift Card. (Enjoy a team lunch or dinner after the event! The prize will go to the team captain, who will decide how to use the gift card.)
-RETURNING THIS YEAR: The largest registered team will earn a $250 VISA Gift Card. (Celebrate with a team lunch or dinner after the event! The prize will be given to the team captain, who will have the discretion on how to use the gift card.)
-Remember to wear your favorite wacky Christmas outfit! Santa will be picking a few winners.
-Make your posters and bring your pictures! We love to see your reasons why.
WANT TO SPONSOR?
$2,500+ Diamond Ornament Sponsor
$1,000 Gold Ornament Sponsor
$500 Silver Ornament Sponsor
$250 Red Ornament Sponsor
$100 T-Shirt Sponsor
Reach out for a sponsorship packet today ([email protected])! We can deliver our packet in person OR send it via electronically. Please note that our sponsorship deadline is Friday, August 22nd. Late submissions might miss your print deadline!
WANT TO CREATE A TEAM?
Visit: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/75291
Want to pay tribute to a loved one impacted by the devastation of cancer? Gather a team, invite your family and friends, raise funds, and participate in a run/walk in their honor!
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/EvergreenPark/ChristmasWithoutCancer5kRunWalk
We are looking for volunteers to help make our event successful! Tasks may include serving as a race marshal, distributing water, setting up, and more. This is a FANTASTIC chance for our youth to earn service hours!
WANT TO DONATE?
Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/IL/EvergreenPark/ChristmasWithoutCancer5kRunWalk
Every dollar raised will aid a local family battling the challenges of cancer. This year, we have set an ambitious target of $50,000. Join us in exceeding it for the very first time!
WANT TO CREATE A FUNDRAISER?
Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/75291/BecomeFundraiser
You have the option to set up a personal fundraiser or even a team fundraiser. You are not required to fundraise, but our website does have everyone to create a link during the registration process.
***WE'RE THRILLED TO SHARE: Fundraising incentives are back this year! Start your own fundraiser via RunSignUp and earn some awesome SWAG! If you raise $250, you'll get a custom CWC Yeti. Raise $500, and you'll receive both a custom CWC Yeti and a $50 Starbucks gift card. Each participant can personalize their own fundraising page to share with family and friends.
***PRO TIP: Connect your fundraiser to Facebook for effortless campaigning!
A HUGE THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CANCER. OUR TEAM IS LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR.