Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Friends of the Poor Walk® - the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle - Crystal Lake
From the Organizer
Please join our first annual Friends of the Poor Walk® hosted by St. Thomas the Apostle Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Three Oaks Recreation located at 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
The Friends of the Poor® Walk is a nationwide signature event of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA. This event is meant to raise awareness and funds to support local Conference/Council services to neighbors in need.
Your participation will help provide critical funding for safe, affordable temporary housing and essential resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as financial assistance for those in need.
This fun-filled event will include refreshments and snacks for everyone. Be sure to participate in our raffle for a chance to win one of several fantastic gift baskets.
Choose a 1 mile or 3.4 mile walk around the lake.
Registration is free and t-shirts will be available online and after Mass on the weekends of September 12th and 19th. A selection of raffle items will also be available.
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
71°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Crystal Lake 4nw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Crystal Lake, IL
Elevation
944 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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- What is the Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church?
- Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church is a running race held in Crystal Lake, Illinois on September 26, 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 Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Crystal Lake, Illinois at 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Sep 26, 2026