Expanding Lives 5K

Join us on 07/20/2025
(race date estimated)

Expanding Lives 5K Race Description

 

About Our Race

A family-friendly community race to fundraise for the Chicago-based nonprofit Expanding Lives. For more information check out www.expandinglives.org. Our event includes a 5K race for both adults and children, and lots of other kid's activities, followed by a raffle at the end. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns jrboard@expandinglives.org

Race Info
July 20th - check-in and race day registration opens at 7:30am. The 5K race starts at 8:30am for runners and at 8:45am for walkers.

5K Race Course
The Expanding Lives 5K Run/Walk has a course that is run in Erickson Woods, located in the suburb of Winnetka. The exact address is Erickson Woods, Winnetka, IL, 60093. The course is mainly an asphalt path, and parking can be found off of Willow Road in the Erickson Woods parking lot.

Registration
Before July 4th, registration fee is $30 for adults, $25 for teams, and $20 for children (12 or younger). After July 4th the fees are $35 for adults, $30 for teams, and $25 for children. Race day registration fees (exact cash only) – $40 for adults, $35 for teams, and $30 for children. One team consists of max 10 people. You can join a team or be a captain to make your own team. A team password can be shared and used at registration to sign up for a specific team.

Packet Pick Up
There will be no packet pick up. All registrants can check into the race the day of starting at 7:30 AM.

Amenities and Prizes
Breakfast and water will be provided for all participants. T-shirts are ensured for all those (adult and children) who register before July 4th. Prizes are available for top finishers in each category and raffle prizes from local businesses are available for all.

Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact our volunteer coordinator at: jrboard@expandinglives.org. Volunteers are expected to help set up, facilitate, and clean up the race, from 5:00am to 12:00pm on July 20th. Volunteers will be given a free T-shirt and free breakfast for their help. We welcome volunteers that are not available for the entire time, but the T-shirt and breakfast will not be guaranteed.


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  • Expanding Lives 5K Where & When
  • Location: Erickson Woods, Winnetka, IL 60093
  • Race Date: 2024/07/20 08:30:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • Adult
    • Child
    • Sponsor
    • Team

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