The Zac Plantz Foundation's Don’t Run Alone 5K Walk & Run
The Zac Plantz Foundation's Don’t Run Alone 5K Walk & Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in New Lenox, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Don’t Run Alone 5K on October 10th, World Mental Health Awareness Day!
PUT A LITTLE GOOD INTO THIS WORLD
You can join us from anywhere in the world for the ZPF Don't Run Alone 5K!
Taking place on October 10th in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Day, we invite you to run, walk, or even stroll while pushing a little one to help support a cause Zac cared deeply about: men's mental health & suicide prevention.
In our commitment to continue writing the chapters Zac is no longer able to, we welcome you to register for the 3.1-mile event, tailor your fundraising page, then share its link with friends, family, & others in your network who would be interested in donating and / or participating.
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
66°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joliet Brandon Rd Dam, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Lenox, IL
Population
27,456
as of 2023
City Elevation
688 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 22 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 The Zac Plantz Foundation's Don’t Run Alone 5K Walk & Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
43
Days to train
- Race
- The Zac Plantz Foundation's Don’t Run Alone 5K Walk & Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Oct 10, 2026