I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Participant · I'm JUST Here for the Food (Not participating in 5K)
From the Organizer
Join us for a family-friendly 5K race and fun run/walk!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8 a.m. at Busse Woods (Grove #32) for a great cause!
The Christus Victor Lutheran Church Food Pantry supports over 60 families each week who come in to “shop” for free. In addition to offering nonperishable and perishable food items, we also offer personal care products and hats and gloves in the winter. This funds raised from this event will support our food pantry!
This event is open to the community and will be a family-friendly event. There will be a DJ and a cookout with delicious food to follow! In addition to a chip-timed 5K run or walk, there will be activities for the children and an untimed (free) children’s race. There will also be a box to collect food donations! A raffle to support the food pantry will also be held throughout the month of September at Christus Victor Lutheran Church if you are interested in winning fun prizes! There will be NO raffle event at the 5K this year due to Busse Woods' rules and regulations. Thank you for your understanding!
- Registration for 5K participants includes a t-shirt.
- Nonparticipants may purchase a t-shirt for an additional $8, added to their $17 registration.
- *Family discount* - $100 for family of four! Click "Sign Up" and scroll down to Multi-Person Pricing and select "Family of 4."
- Early Bird Pricing of $30 per person (instead of $35) is available through August 1.
Packet pick-up: Packet pick-up will be offered:
- Xtra Mile Running in Schaumburg on Sep. 25 from 4-6 p.m. (31 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194)
- Morning of race day at Busse Woods (Grove #32), starting at 7 a.m.
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
72°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elk Grove Village, IL
Population
32,132
as of 2023
Elevation
689 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k?
- I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k is a running race held in Elk Grove Village, 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 I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois at Busse Woods (Grove #32), Elk Grove Village, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k
Sep 26, 2026