2026 - 2nd Annual HBCU Run & Brunch

LACE UP! 2026 Chinatown 5K is coming in HOT!

Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a run or walk through the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown, a community rich in culture and history.

The Chicago Chinatown 5K and Youth Run is held by 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization, Project: VISION. Project: VISION's mission is to help youth in Chicago's Greater Chinatown community reach their full potential by providing them with tools for educational, personal, and civic Development. Since 2003, Project: VISION has empowered over 20,000 underprivileged Asian American youth in Chicago through free educational and leadership development programs. Serving students in grades 6-12, PV provides tutoring, ACT/SAT prep, career readiness workshops, and leadership training to help students succeed academically and build essential life skills. The organization also fosters social responsibility through service projects and mentorship opportunities, equipping students with the confidence and tools to achieve their goals and give back to their communities. Last year alone, PV served a record 568 students, delivering over 95,000 hours of tutoring, mentorship, and career readiness

services. These programs continue to inspire students to succeed, grow, and contribute to brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

Experience the magic of Chicago’s Chinatown like never before! Picture yourself running through its historic neighborhoods and streets, surrounded by the vibrant history, tantalizing scents, and lively sounds of this bustling community. Prefer to join from afar? No problem! Our virtual race option lets friends and partners from around the globe participate and share in the excitement.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and fitness!

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

Location: Ping Tom Park (East), 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Times:

5K: 8:00 AM

Youth Race Information Coming Soon

CAUSE & DONATION:

All donations from the event will directly support Project: VISION’s mission to provide free youth programs, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and their families.

Join us for a morning of fitness, community, and fun as we work together to empower the next generation. Sign up today to run, walk, or donate—every step makes a difference!

QUESTIONS?

Please Email Us: [email protected]

The deadline to receive a T-Shirt for this 5K is 11:59pm CST on 8/1/2026.

This race is the 9th annual 5K walk, race, bike event sponsored by the Prince Hall Masons in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to and support for Prostate cancer, screenings, early detection, treatment options, and on-going research. The race is held at 4 locations simultaneously, Chicago IL, Aurora IL, East. St. Louis IL, and the Springfield/Champaign/Urbana (area) IL. The race is open to anyone interested in participating in the conversation of Prostate Cancer Awareness or who want to support those affected by Prostate Cancer. Race/Walk/Bike participants must be 12 yrs and older. A waiver must be signed. All proceeds raised are donated towards Prostate Cancer awareness and research and assist with free screenings.

Experience Gospel Run!

The Gospel Run is a USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 5K event and a celebration of movement, music, culture, and community.

For over a decade, we've welcomed competitive runners, walkers, and teams from across the country to one of Chicago’s most inspiring race-day experiences.

Set on Chicago’s stunning lakefront — Gospel Run combines the excitement of a road race with a powerful atmosphere that has inspired thousands to take steps toward healthier lives.

Whether you're chasing a personal record, coming for the finishers' medal, or looking to create incredible memories, Gospel Run is an experience like no other.

Run your Race. Walk your Pace. Finish Strong.

Be Inspired!

What?

Grab your family and friends and Lets get active and Raise Sickle Cell Awareness One-Mile at a Time!

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) invites you, your family & friends to join us in raising awareness and funding for individuals in Illinois dealing with the daily struggles of Sickle Cell Disease! Register to receive your 2026 event t-shirt. We will begin registration and FUNdraising now through SEPTEMBER which is Sickle Cell Awareness month. Please help us by getting the word out and gearing up to either walk, jog or run in support of individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease while honoring individuals who have passed away from the Disease!

Why?

Sickle Cell Disease affects more than 100,000 Americans of all different racial and ethnic backgrounds, including, Africans, Arabians, Israelis, Greeks, Italians, Hispanics, and Turks. Chances are that many of us know someone who has sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait, or an abnormal hemoglobin trait.

Sickle Cell disease (anemia) is diagnosed at birth and caused by genetically inheriting two sickle genes, one from each parent. Individuals with Sickle Cell disease have sickle hemoglobin that makes the red blood cells rigid and causes some red blood cells to take on a sickle shape. Some symptoms associated with Sickle Cell disease are: anemia, infections, severe pain episodes, strokes, growth and puberty delay, and acute chest syndrome.

The average lifespan for persons with sickle disease isn’t known, but it has improved due to increased treatment therapies. Bone marrow transplants are a cure for Sickle Cell Anemia, but every individual with Sickle Cell Anemia is not a candidate for this procedure.

Who?

For 55 years, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois has worked in the community to improve the quality of life for individuals with sickle cell disease and their families. Our Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure is our largest fundraising event of the year. Typically we have families and supporters from across the State of Illinois join us. Now is the time to commit to your fitness goals while raising money for a worthwhile charitable, 501c3 organization. 100% of the proceeds are from all our events are tax-deductible and will go directly to fund programs that provide direct support services to individuals with sickle cell, as well as awareness, education, and advocacy for the community.

When?

Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September)!

Saturday September 19th, 2026

1. Register to participate individually or as a team and set your teams fundraising goal to raise between now-September 30, 2026.

2. Join us on Saturday September 19th, 2026 to participate, have fun and receive your t-shirt/giveaways. Check-In begins at 9AM CST and the Race begins at 10AM CST.

3. Put on your event t-shirt, begin walking, running or jogging and PLEASE take some photos to share with us (Please note if you share your photos with us we will be sharing them via social media and email to show everyone how we all came together in Illinois for our families with Sickle Cell Disease to raise awareness, funding, and support!) You can share photos with us by:

• Emailing them to [email protected]

• Posting and tagging your photos to the SCDAI Facebook (@scdaillinois), Instagram (scdai), twitter (@scdaillinois) page using the hashtag #SCDAIWalkJogBike4ACure2026

Where

Hayes (Francis) Park 2936 W. 85th St. Chicago, IL 60652

What is the cost?

$40 donation per individual ages 5 and over (includes event t-shirt)