Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run

Thanks to Carol Guist of Baird & Warner Monday Miles will be a fun way to be active by running or walking 1, 2, or 3 miles each Monday evening from 6/1-8/3.

Come to seven or more Mondays and earn a commemorative 2026 event t-shirt.

Work all summer and set your goal for the final week’s bib-timed run at our Recycled Run.

Monday Miles will have a mass start at 6:15pm! Course will be open until 7:15pm.

Like Running? Love Beer? This race is for you! Be aware that this race will sell out quickly so register today!

Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2025 for the Will County Brew Run 5k an exciting event that features an awesome course paired with excellent local craft beer. Whether you are a competitive Runner, Fun Runner, Walker, or just enjoy excellent local craft beer this is the event for you!

The 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 4:00pm. There will be a Beer Garden area on site for post race festivities!

Registration Includes

• Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton T-Shirt

• Awesome Finisher Medal (also a bottle opener and magnet!)

• Chip Timed Race Bib

• Souvenir Pint Cup

• Pint of Beer (or soda for <21 yr olds)

Chicagoland

#LightUpMBC

Be A Hero

Fun Run

September 20, 2026

Settlers' Park

Plainfield, IL

Check-in starts at 11:00 am

Fun Run Event Starts at 12 pm

Costumes and creativity are encouraged but not required.

Join us on social media for info, giveaways, and more!

** Swag Bags may be limited or out of stock during late registration**

Please join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026 for our 6th annual Chicagoland Be A Hero event to raise awareness and contribute to funding MBC research.

We hope our race will highlight the need for RESEARCH and FUNDING for Metastatic Breast Cancer. MBC carries an average life expectancy of 3 years, as there is NO CURE.

This event will be unforgettable for heroes of all ages and their families. We will start our run/walk with a SUPERHERO launch, and then as you propel through the ribbon, you will bring renewal and hope, while taking a quantum leap to find a cure to end Stage IV. No Experience necessary!

Become our hero!

Together we can make a difference!

Be a part of making this disease treatable!

Join us at this family event to raise money to find a cure for MBC.

There are several ways to get involved:

1. Register to participate in the race! You have the option to participate individually, create a team, or join an existing team

2. Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends

3. Unable to participate? Donate to support MBC research.

4. Become a Sponsor

Come out and join us for our 28th Annual Harvest 5k-10k run/walk & Kids Miler. As the oldest race in the Plainfield, this event has averaged around 800 to 900 people each year and has been put on by the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the race, be sure to visit our vendors and sponsors who will be throughout the park.

Proceeds from the race each year are donated back out in the Plainfield and surrounding communities to non-profits and other organizations. In the history of the race, the chamber has been able to donate over $400,000.00 back to the community. Each year a Give Back Luncheon takes place in November where this happens. Thank you for being a part of something great!

This is a great family event, whether you are supporting a runner, being a sponsor, or running/walking we hope to see you there!

RACE TIMES

24121 Chicago Street, Village Green Park

Kids Miler - 8:30AM

5k & 10K Race - 9:15AM (Please note: Participants who want to compete in the 10k must complete it in 1 hour 15 minutes)

PACKET PICK UP

DNA Active Lifestyle Outfitters

24210 Lockport Street, Plainfield

Friday September 25th, 10:00AM - 7:00PM

Saturday September 26th , 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Sunday at Race Registration at Race Grounds

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Start and Finish Location:

Village Green Park - start line is at the corner of Fox River and Ottawa Streets.

Parking Locations:

Street parking east and north of Village Green Park.

Plainfield Central High School (24120 Fort Beggs Drive) - there is a sidewalk at the north end of the parking lot that will take you right to the race venue.

Plainfield Area Public Library (15025 S. Illinois Street).

Race Day Schedule:

7 to 8:45 AM - Bib pick up in Village Green Park

8:15 AM - registration for the Kidz Miler closes

8:30 AM - Kidz Miler begins

9:00 AM - 5K/10K registration closes

9:15 AM - 5K/10K race begins

10 AM - Awards Ceremony

10:30 AM - streets open to the public

10:30 AM to 4 PM - sweatshirt and packet pick up at DNA, 24210 Lockport St.

10:30 AM - post race party at Sovereign, 24216 W. Lockport St.

Results:

Posted at the race, texted to your cell (if you gave your mobile number at registration) or online at plainfieldharvest5k.com

POST RACE PARTY

Please join us after the race at Sovereign located in downtown Plainfield (24216 Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544) for our post-race party. Participants will receive a free beverage and food item until supplies last. Come and celebrate your success with your family and friends.

Thank you to our Race Committee

Paul Jackson

Cathy Crawford

Tasha Marsaglia

Tracey lane

Shelly Interial

Cristina Zammaron

Lisa Behounek

Maggie Kuhn

Michaela Gallaher

Stephen Blount

Join us for this year's JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 5! Runners/walkers can participate virtually or in-person on our flat, paved course that weaves through Joliet Junior College's beautiful, scenic campus.

RACE SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. - 1 Mile Kids Wiley Run

9:00 a.m. - JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

RACE DETAILS

• Chip-timing for in-person runners/walkers.

• Short-sleeve t-shirt and finisher's medal for all 5K participants.

• Stuffed animal and finisher's medal for all Kids Wiley Run participants.

• Age group awards for 5K.

• Team Award for group with most participants.

• Race details are subject to change. Please watch email for race updates.

• Virtual participant swag bags will be sent the week prior to the race.