5K Fun Run and Family Walk
- Date
- September 1–20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Kids Dash · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
The 5K Fun Run and Family Walk is the Coalition's main fundraiser for the year and we can't wait to see you there!
Join our Board, Partner Practices, sponsors, grantees - and their babies! - and wonderful supporters like you as we enjoy a wonderful community day, get active and raise vital funds. Participants have the opportunity to host their own fundraising pages and organize their own teams to run, walk or bike the 5K.
We'll start the day with our chip-timed 5K, followed by our Kids Dash and Family Walk. Immediately after the race, enjoy a food truck, face painting, arts and crafts and more!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
- BLUE STAR MEMORIAL WOODS - 701 E Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025
- Race day bib and tshirt pick-up: Starts at 7:30 a.m.
- Opening Ceremony: 8:15 a.m.
- Immediately following: 5K, Kids Dash and Family Walk
- Post-race DJ, face painters, a food truck and much more.
** If you register after Sept 10, we cannot guarantee a race shirt or your exact size. You will have a race bib, receive swag and enjoy our wonderful day! **
Our Why: At the Chicago Coalition for Family Building, we believe that everyone who wants to start a family deserves the chance. Our mission is to remove financial barriers that prevent the creation of a family. As we work toward this goal, we take action to financially and emotionally support those struggling with infertility. Join us in giving hope and building families!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Botanic Garden, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Glenview, IL
Population
47,682
as of 2023
Elevation
632 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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85
Days to train
- Race
- 5K Fun Run and Family Walk
- Date
- September 1–20, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 5K Fun Run and Family Walk?
- 5K Fun Run and Family Walk is a running race held in Glenview, Illinois on September 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 5K Fun Run and Family Walk?
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Glenview, Illinois at Blue Star Memorial Woods 701 E Lake Ave Glenview, Glenview, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 5K Fun Run and Family Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
5K Fun Run and Family Walk
Sep 1, 2026