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Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure

Date
June 20, 2026
Distance
POW! to Cancer 5K
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From the Organizer

Join us for the 4th annual POW! to Cancer 5K Run/Walk for a Cure.  The event takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Community Park, 120 E. Oak St. in Addison, IL, beginning at 8 a.m. with packet pick-up starting at 7 a.m.  

All participants will receive an event t-shirt, a finisher medal upon completion of the 5K, and an invitation to our post-race celebration and awards ceremony. 

$5 from each race registration will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

RACETIME will be providing live results during the race.  Finisher medals will be provided to all participants, and first – third place awards will be announced, and plates (for the back of the medal) will be provided for male and female runners in their age groups.  An overall female and male winner will be recognized. 
Walkers: walk in memory of someone, walk as a survivor, walk as a family, or form a team and walk together.  

Feel free to dress up like a Superhero, because that is what you are, by participating in this walk to raise money to fight cancer! 
Race Awards: We will be announcing and awarding 1st –  3rd place plates (for the back of the medal) to race winners in the following age groups for both men & women:
10 & Under, 11 – 14, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80 – 84, 85 – 89, 90+.

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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

82°

Typical Low

62°

Chance of Rain

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:17 AMSunset 8:31 PMDaylight 15h 14m

Host City

About Addison, IL

Population

35,470

as of 2023

Elevation

693 ft

Nearest Airport

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 6 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure
Date
June 20, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure?
Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure is a running race held in Addison, Illinois on June 20, 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 Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure?
Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Addison, Illinois at 120 East Oak Street, Addison, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure

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