Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- November 7–15, 2026
- Location
- 117 N Stsate Street, Chicago, IL
- Distance
- Student · Adult · Family
From the Organizer
The Blessings in a Backpack Chicago chapter presents the seventh annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run!
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Chicago Blessings currently feeds 6,000 kids each weekend, however, there are over 150,000 food-insecure kids throughout Chicagoland.
The race is a “Do It Yourself” 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 15. Those who registered by October 9 will receive their t-shirt prior to the race. We will ship shirts after the race to everyone who registers after October 10.
Registration prices:
- $25 for student (under 23)
- $75 for adult (23 and over)
- $175 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*
*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address.
For more information about the Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, visit chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org
Be a Team Captain:
We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of Chicagoland high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups. Click here for step-by-step instructions for creating and inviting people to join your team.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
Starting Line Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo on back of race t-shirt*
- T-shirts and entry for two
Finish Line Sponsor: $5,000
- Logo on event web page
- Logo on electronic invitation
- Logo on back of race t-shirt*
- T-shirts and entry for 10
*For sponsors committed by October 2
To secure a sponsorship, set up a corporate team, or any other questions about the event please contact Dan Summins at: DanS@BlessingsinaBackpack.org
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
52°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Northerly Is, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chicago, IL
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- November 7–15, 2026
- Location
- 117 N Stsate Street, Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run?
- Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run is a running race held in Chicago, Illinois on November 7, 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 Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois at 117 N Stsate Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run
Nov 7, 2026