VPM Purses in Paradise
VPM Purses in Paradise is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Manteno, IL, featuring the 5K distance, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (60 days to go)
- Location
- 3 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, IL
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This 5K Run / 1.5M walk goes through the historic Diversatech campus. ALL proceeds support the Virtual Purse Museum. The Vintage Purse Museum, NFP exists to provide workforce development, job training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while enriching the community through history, creativity, and inclusive cultural experiences.
This fun, flat run / walk is part of the Vintage Purse Museum's annual Luau Marketplace. It includes a historic architecture route, live Ukulele music, artwork by Museum employees & volunteers, the museum open house, plus sponsor tents, marketplace, and food trucks. Come join us, have some fun, and help support this important mission.
Registration also includes a ticket for a full museum tour at a later date.
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kankakee Metro Wastewater, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manteno, IL
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at VPM Purses in Paradise, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
60
Days to train
- Race
- VPM Purses in Paradise
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 3 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, IL
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From Endurance Grid
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VPM Purses in Paradise
Aug 29, 2026