LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
The Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force 14th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Awareness and Suicide Prevention returns to the College of Lake County on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
We are excitedly anticipating the connections with all who join us either in person or online. Over the last several years we have had walkers/runners from many different states, walking with us or independently from wherever they are. Last year we had our record number of participants! Your support is meaningful and helps us provide training and support to all the members of our community of Lake County.
Event Schedule
- Check-in: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Welcome & Kick-Off Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. (Also on Facebook Live!)
- Race Start: 10:30 a.m.
- Resource Fair: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Family Friendly, Dog Friendly (on-leash), Food Trucks
Facebook Live
Find us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/share/16W56Mt32S/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) and follow us!
The Welcome & Kickoff with Speakers will start at 10:00 AM In-Person and on Facebook Live for those who cannot join in person.
Feel free to share any videos and photos of the event, so we can also share with our Lake County community knowing that, We Are All In This Together! Check out some photos from last year's event by clicking on the photos section at the bottom of the page.
Registration and Resource Fair
This registration fee includes an event t-shirt** and participation at the resource fair during the event, with information and various giveaways from our partnering organizations.
$30 for adults
$10 for children 5 to 12 years old
Free --kids 4 and under
Teams of 5 people or more ($25 each)-- First person creates the team and team name and invite others to join it. The first 4 people will pay the regular fee of $30. The fifth and subsequent registrations in the team will drop the fee to $25, giving the first four individuals a $5 refund.
If you are unable to walk or would like to donate to the event, you can do so by clicking the donations tab above, or as part of your registration.
T-shirt Pick-up
We will be hosting a drive-thru event so you can pick up your walk t-shirts in advance. T-shirts will also be available for pickup on the day of the Walk/Run event, Sept. 26. Future emails will be sent out to registrants with more information.
Date: Saturday, 9/19/2026
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Lake County Health Department 3010 Grand Ave Waukegan, IL 60085
**To guarantee T-shirt and preferred size, registration must be submitted by 8/26/2026.
- We order extra shirts and do our best to fulfill late t-shirt orders after 8/26/26, however, registrations placed after that date are not guaranteed to be available.
Who Benefits???
All proceeds go to the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force, a 501(c)(3) organization, and support our mission to prevent suicide and promote mental health awareness in Lake County through outreach events, professional training, and community education, because one suicide is too many.
For further questions on the walk, how to sponsor, or how to become a member, please contact us at Prevention.lcsptf@gmail.com
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
69°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lake Villa 2ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grayslake, IL
Population
20,707
as of 2023
City Elevation
785 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 27 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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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K?
- LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K is a running race held in Grayslake, 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 LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Grayslake, Illinois at 19351 West Washington Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K
Sep 26, 2026