Run For Rett 2026

Join us for the CAC Root Beer Float Run on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and race to raise funds and inspire hope! All participants can celebrate their accomplishment with a complimentary root beer float after completing the course!

Location: Busse Woods Grove #27, 331 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Race Time: 7:30 AM start time for 10K & 8:00AM start time for 5K

Course Maps: Click here!

Highlights:

• This is a family-friendly event! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. All children can participate in the 50-yard dash, and registration for the 5K is open to kids through age 12 at discounted pricing. We recommend all kids 12 and under run with an adult.

• Strollers welcome! (Runners pushing strollers will be asked to start near the back.)

• This run is NOT a pet-friendly race. Our police department partners will have comfort dogs in attendance, so we ask that you keep furry friends at home for this race. Thank you for your understanding!

• 5K and 10K registration includes an event t-shirt and custom finisher medal. Register by Friday, May 23 to guarantee your size!

Sponsorship levels for local businesses start at $250! If you are interested in sponsoring or would like more information, please check out options here or contact [email protected].

Get ready for a morning of movement, community, and celebration at the 2026 Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk!

Hosted by the Wood Dale School District 7 Wellness Committee, this event was created to promote health, fitness, and an active lifestyle for our students, families, staff, and community members. Whether you’re a competitive runner, casual jogger, or family walker — this event is for YOU! We’re excited to partner with the City of Wood Dale’s Prairie Fest, the community’s summer festival featuring food trucks, carnival rides, live music, and more!

All students who participate in the Pura Vida 5K will receive a wristband for unlimited carnival rides on Sunday, June 21, 2026!

Start your morning with a 5K and spend the rest of the day celebrating at Prairie Fest!

This year’s event falls on Father’s Day, making it the perfect opportunity to run with Dad, walk with Grandpa, celebrate together as a family, and start a new healthy tradition. There’s no better way to honor the dads and father figures in our lives than by coming together as a community and staying active together.

This event is an officially timed 5K and is designed to be family-friendly and open to participants of all ages. Participants who register by the early registration deadline will receive an official Pura Vida 5K event T-shirt. Be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt! The 5K course will take participants on a scenic route around Salt Creek Marsh and the Wood Dale/Itasca Reservoir, offering beautiful natural views throughout the run or walk. The race will begin at 300 Bauman Court in Wood Dale, Illinois, and will start promptly at 9:00 AM.

Pura Vida” means pure life — living with positivity, wellness, and gratitude. That spirit is exactly what this event represents. We invite you to lace up your shoes, bring your family, and join us for a morning of movement and celebration.

Registration Pricing

Register early to receive the best pricing. See the registration tiers below:

Registration Period Dates Adult Price Student Price

Early Registration Now – May 1 $20 $5

Regular Registration May 2 – June 12 $25 $5

Late Registration June 13 – Race Morning (June 21) $30 $10

Age based (student) discounts are automatically applied at checkout

Parking information: Park at Flextron Circuit Assembly - 300 Bauman Ct. Wood Dale, IL 60191. Race will begin at the start of trail just west of the parking lot.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

This is a rain or shine event. For that reason, we have a strict no-refund policy. If you are unable to participate in the event, you can still receive your packet, and shirt and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course.

We will only cancel if our venue requires cancellation. Due to the time required for permitting we are not typically able to reschedule. If cancellation is necessary we will transfer everyone to virtual!

Ho Ho Ho,

Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade)

and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag!

Christmas In July Highly Recommended Early Packet Pickup

• Friday July 17, 2026 - 2:00-4:00pm Early Packet Pickup. We'll do it near the Start/Finish line at Busse Forest (Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25

Elk Grove Village, IL US 60007) Look for the White Fun-Races Trailer.

Jingle Jolly Saturday Schedule July 18, 2026

• 6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - Half Marathon

• 7:00am Half Marathon Starts

• 7:00am - 7:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - 5K

• 8:00am 5K Starts

• 8:20am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Join the D54 Education Foundation in supporting literacy and promoting health and fitness for the young and old by participating in the 21st annual Run to Read. We are currently planning the Run to Read 2025 to be held in person on September 28, starting and ending at Dirksen School in Schaumburg. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. This year the event will be hosted by the District 54 Education Foundation on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Dirksen School. The District 54 Education Foundation is committed to supporting students today and preparing students for tomorrow. It does that primarily by providing support to children from financially struggling families.

With this change in host, there is also a change in how the funds will be spent. All funds raised this year will be used to support programs for these families. By meeting the basic needs of students, they are preparing students to be successful at school, thus the name Run to Read still applies.

Not a runner? With a $10 donation, you can sponsor a D54 student whose family cannot afford to participate in this race. For $20, you can sponsor 2 children. For $100 you can sponsor 10. You get the idea.

Click on DONATE to Sponsor a Child or make an online donation. You can also mail a donation to Run to Read, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194. don't forget all donations are tax-deductible.

Click on SPONSOR for more information about the various sponsorship opportunities available.

Don't forget to take a photo and tag us on social, or use the hashtag #54Run2Read.