1 event in Hanover Park, Illinois

12th Annual

Race to Stop Hunger 5K

100% of Race proceeds for 2026 will feed children globally and locally.

This inspirational Race has funded 376,464 life-saving meals & helps nourish over 34,000 children annually.

Join us in the Fight Against Hunger!

Saturday August 8 | 7:40am

Join as an Individual, Team and/or Virtually

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 8

• Time: 7:40AM Kids Dash and 8:00AM 5K Run/Walk

• Location: Mallard Lake Forest Preserve - Bloomingdale, IL

Exciting Features!

• Great Course: Enjoy scenic wide paths of the Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, limestone, some asphalt, certified course and flush toilet bathrooms.

• Kids 1/3 Mile Dash: Registered participants receive an awesome goody bag and ribbon to celebrate.

• Cash Prizes: Awarded to the top two 5k male & female finishers. $100 1st & $75 2nd. If high school athlete, will give scholarship.

• Medals:1st, 2nd & 3rd places in all 5K age categories 9 & under to 80 & over

100% of Race Proceeds Feed Children

5K Team Event :

A Group of three or more participants (any age) to form a team. Team Medals awarded for teams with:

• Best Time (averaged)

• Largest Group

• Highest Fundraising

How to Sign up Team & Team Members: Pick a name. Sign up individually. First member of group to register will create team name & becomes captain. Additional members search for team name when they sign up.

Team Prizes: On race day team participant times are averaged. Lowest team average wins "best time" award. All team members can still qualify for age group awards. Members can join the team, and be virtual , however, their time will not be averaged in for team placement.