Lace Up 5K Run & Walk

Kick off your afternoon at Canal Street Pub with the Canal Street Spirits Run, a 5K that blends Lemont’s canal‑town character with the cozy, old‑school charm of a neighborhood pub.

The run begins and ends right at Canal Street Pub’s doorstep. Participants head out toward the historic cemetery turnaround before making their way back to the pub for a spirited finish. This route is friendly for walkers, joggers, and runners alike — anyone looking for a fun, story‑rich adventure is welcome.

After crossing the finish line, runners can settle in at the pub for post‑run cocktails and food, crafted especially for this event. Spectators are encouraged to join the atmosphere and enjoy the pub offerings while cheering on their runners.

This event celebrates everything that makes Lemont special: canal history, community energy, and the unmistakable warmth of a local pub gathering.

Join us for a run that ends exactly where it should — back at the bar, surrounded by good people and good spirits.

Defeat the Stigma 5k

Saturday, May 30th at Centennial Park in Orland.

10401 W. 153rd Place

Start time: 8:30 AM

5k Race

First 200 entries get free tech T-shirts.

Benefiting NAMI

Being held in conjunction with the Toy Box Connection Mental Health Wellness Fair

https://www.toyboxconnection.com/

Pricing

3/12/26 to 4/15/26- $25

4/16 to 5/29- $35

$45 on Race Day

Donations are accepted.

Packet pickup will be at Running For Kicks on 5/29 from Noon to 6 pm.

What is it?

The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a 5k fun run, 1-mile walk, or other fitness format — that brings people together to raise awareness, acknowledge, and support the challenges in the Down syndrome community.

Taking place at all our Playhouse locations across the country, the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is GiGi’s Playhouse largest peer-to-peer fundraiser and a fun and inclusive fitness event that the entire community can attend!

When is it?

From March 15th – June 29th, 55+ GiGi’s Playhouse locations will host their own GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge events in their communities.

Don’t have a Playhouse near you? No problem! Our Virtual Playhouse hosts its own Virtual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge from May 1st to May 30th!

Why should I participate?

The money we raise from our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge events directly funds the 340,000 hours of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programming GiGi’s Playhouse provides to our participants and families a year.

Beyond this, our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge events give entire communities the opportunity to come together with the Down syndrome community to embrace differences, foster inclusivity, and create a more ACCEPTING world!

Register here!!

Veterans Liberty Run & Walk

Sprint, jog or walk the 1 or 2 mile course through beautiful Centennial Park. All participants receive a dri-fit race shirt, a USA hand flag, a pass for *one free admission to the Centennial Park Aquatic Center, post-race refreshments and entry into a prize raffle. Awards to the top overall male and female finisher and the top three male and female finishers in each age group, (9U, 10-14, 15-19, ...., 60-64, 65-69, 70+). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local veterans organizations. Race packet pick-up: June 28 – July 3 at Human Race (15148 S. LaGrange Rd). Onsite registration and packet pick-up for those not yet picked up begins at 5:30P on July 3 at the race site.

*Good for one free admission on one day only: July 5, 6, 7, or 8, 2026.

Kid’s Run for Fun – 50 Yard Dash

Cheer on our youngest participants in the 50 yard, everyone wins, dash! Pre-registration is not required for this free event. The dash will begin at approximately 7:30P. Medals to all participants. All ages welcome.