RUN FOR UKRAINE
RUN FOR UKRAINE is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Wheeling, IL, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- 621 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Four years. Four years of bombs, displacement, and unimaginable loss — and Ukraine still stands. Behind every statistic is a real person: a mother separated from her children, a family sheltering from the cold, a child who has never known a day without war. The people of Ukraine have shown the world what courage and resilience look like — but courage alone cannot rebuild homes, heal wounds, or feed families. Millions remain displaced, stripped of their jobs and livelihoods, and in desperate need of food, medical aid, shelter, and education. Now they need our sustained support — to help them survive, recover, and rebuild. That's why we run.
The Run for Ukraine returns for its third year on September 13, 2026, and we invite you to be part of something meaningful. Every mile you cover sends a message of hope to those who feel forgotten, and every dollar raised helps with urgent relief and long-term projects helping Ukrainians rebuild their lives and communities. Join us — live or virtually — and let's remind Ukraine, and the world, that they are not alone.
- 5K Live Run/Walk - September 13 @ 9:00am
- 1 Mile Live Run/Walk - September 13 @ 9:00am
- 5K Virtual Run/Walk - Virtual Anywhere You Want!
- 1 Mile Virtual Run/Walk - Virtual Anywhere You Want!
In addition, we have set up donation tiers and encourage you to create your own fundraiser supporting your run.
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
77°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheeling, IL
Population
38,495
as of 2023
City Elevation
650 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 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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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Wheeling than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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RUN FOR UKRAINE
Sep 13, 2026