
5K For CATCH is a running race on April 3–17, 2027 in Northbrook, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
5K for CATCH is an endurance event raising money for CATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health. Let's erase the stigma of mental illness together and become a community of resilient people who truly value mental health and well-being! The race is open to everyone and families are welcome!
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Each runner will receive a bib, a custom shirt, and a custom medal upon check-in on race day. **Walk Ups and Last Minute Registrants are not guaranteed a T-Shirt. All registrants (up to 150) will receive a T-Shirt and a medal.
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There will be two water stations along the course and water bottles will be provided before and after the race. A first-aid kit will be present at the event and Techny Prairie is required to have an AED present.
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Parking is available in any Techny parking lot, including the Techny Prairie Activity Center parking lot.
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Schedule:
7:15-7:30: Sponsors will arrive and begin setup. Water Station, Course Marshall, and Setup Volunteers will arrive.
7:25: Check-in will tentatively be open.
7:40: Recommended time of arrival for all participants to check-in.
8:00: Everyone is lined up and ready to go! Race will begin!
~9:00: Race will end, first 150 finishers will receive a medal! Results will be emailed to you after race completion.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Botanic Garden, 2 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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5K For CATCH
Apr 3, 2027