2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual

Join us for an awesome and fun family friendly 5k run/walk event to celebrate Mother's Day on Saturday May 9th! All proceeds from this event are used to support our fundraising mission to support local charities in our community.

This race takes place at Hickory Creek Forest Preserve in Mokena

All events will start at 9:00am this year!

In addition to supporting a great cause, this event will also be a great time and a great opportunity to score some awesome race swag!

And if you're not able to participate in the live event don't worry... we also have a virtual race and we'll ship your race gear at no additional charge and you can complete the run/walk virtually at any time and location that you choose!

Registration Includes:

• Awesome Super Soft T-Shirt

• Custom Race Bib

• Age Group Awards

• Chip Timed 5k Run/Walk

• Live Results Posted Online

*More perks and goodies are on the way.. check back soon for more info!

Run Like a Mother!

Due to the size of this event, we have wave times at 8, 9, and 10am!

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Sunday, May 24, 2026 for an exciting annual event that features the amazing wine selection of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants! Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is a fusion of familiar elements ― modern casual restaurant, Napa-style tasting room, and artisanal retail market ― combined to create an entirely new hospitality experience. The Cooper’s Hawk wine collection features 60 core varietals, designed to please a range of palates. It includes selections that are approachable for those new to the world of wine, as well as complex and full-bodied options for more seasoned drinkers. Cooper’s Hawk wines are produced from the finest grapes from around the globe, with grapes grown and harvested in both New World and Old World regions including Italy, France, California, Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Washington. Cooper’s Hawk has won 600+ prestigious wine awards and is the official wine of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy

the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!

Join us on June 20th at 9am for a Run & Walk benefitting the homeless pets of NAWS Humane Society.

The event will take place at Hickory Creek Preserve – Laporte Access Road, offering a beautiful natural setting as you run (or walk!) to help save lives.

This race will be timed by Its Race Time where you will receive realtime updates on your timing.

There will be post race food and refreshments available as well as an awards ceremony!

Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual walker, or simply an animal lover who wants to make a difference, this event is for you. Every registration directly supports the medical care, food, shelter, and lifesaving programs that give NAWS pets a second chance.

We kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home for this event due to permitting issues!

Miles for Maddog is an officially chip timed race on a certified course and is a U.S. Track & Field Certified event!

This 10K Run, 5K Walk & Run, and Virtual Race "Celebrates the Hearts and Soles of Organ and Tissue Donation" by honoring deceased donors and their families, living donors, transplant recipients, first responders, healthcare workers, and caregivers.

Proceeds support the Maddog Strong Foundation's work to educate teens and young adults about the life-saving need to register as organ and tissue donors. By encouraging young people to have a conversation with their families about their decision, we aim to inspire the next generation of organ and tissue advocates!