Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run
Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Urbana, IL.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- 206 West Park Street, Urbana, IL
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Kick off Pride Fest with purpose! Join us for our annual 5K Run/Walk, celebrating 41 years of community strength, health equity, and the fight to end HIV/AIDS in East Central Illinois.
Whether you run, walk, roll, or stroll, your participation directly supports individuals and families living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. Every registration helps provide housing, healthcare, food, transportation, and emergency support to individuals who rely on GCAP’s services.
After you cross the finish line, stick around for our Resource Fair, featuring community organizations, wellness information, and activities! We’ll also have bagels, coffee, and morning refreshments provided by local business Good Judy’s Espresso & Bagel Bar.
Join us to stand against stigma, raise HIV/AIDS awareness, and kick off Pride Fest with pride, solidarity, and joy.
Resource Fair opens at 8:30AM | Refreshments available at 8:30AM | 5K Run/Walk begins at 9AM
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
68°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Champaign 3s, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Urbana, IL
Population
38,447
as of 2023
City Elevation
737 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 104 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
44
Days to train
- Race
- Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 206 West Park Street, Urbana, IL
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Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run
Oct 11, 2026