
From the Organizer
New Day Women’s Clinic 2026 Walk for Life, 5K & Family Fun Fest
Join us for a meaningful morning of movement, community, and celebration at the 2026 Walk / 5K for Life & Family Fun Fest supporting New Day Women’s Clinic!
Choose your pace and your path—take part in a relaxed 2-mile walk or step it up with our brand-new 5K run/walk option along city sidewalks. Your participation helps provide free medical services, parenting support, and compassionate care through New Day Women’s Clinic. Every step makes a difference in sustaining life-affirming support for those who need it most.
If you have not already donated, we will gratefully accept donations on race day.
Event Schedule:
Registration & Refreshments: 9:00 AM
Walk/Run Begins: 9:45 AM
Brief Missional Update: 11:30 AM
Followed by: Hot dog lunch, bounce houses, games, and more family fun!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and join us for a joyful day of community, purpose, and hope.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/20
High
78°
Low
58°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
28%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
Host City
City Elevation
945 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Walk for Life, 5K (FUN Run) and Family Fun Fest!
Jun 20, 2026