2 running, walking, and fun run events in Mount Prospect, Illinois

Join us for a family-friendly 5K race and fun run/walk!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8 a.m. at Busse Woods (Grove #32) for a great cause!

The Christus Victor Lutheran Church Food Pantry supports over 60 families each week who come in to “shop” for free. In addition to offering nonperishable and perishable food items, we also offer personal care products and hats and gloves in the winter. This funds raised from this event will support our food pantry!

This event is open to the community and will be a family-friendly event. There will be a DJ and a cookout with delicious food to follow! In addition to a chip-timed 5K run or walk, there will be activities for the children and an untimed (free) children’s race. There will also be a box to collect food donations! A raffle to support the food pantry will also be held throughout the month of September at Christus Victor Lutheran Church if you are interested in winning fun prizes! There will be NO raffle event at the 5K this year due to Busse Woods' rules and regulations. Thank you for your understanding!

• Registration for 5K participants includes a t-shirt.

• Nonparticipants may purchase a t-shirt for an additional $8, added to their $17 registration.

• Family discount - $100 for family of four! Click "Sign Up" and scroll down to Multi-Person Pricing and select "Family of 4."

• Early Bird Pricing of $30 per person (instead of $35) is available through August 1.

Packet pick-up: Packet pick-up will be offered:

• Xtra Mile Running in Schaumburg on Sep. 25 from 4-6 p.m. (31 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194)

• Morning of race day at Busse Woods (Grove #32), starting at 7 a.m.

RUN OR WALK IN HONOR OF SOMEONE IMPACTED BY CANCER

Welcome to our 2026 Pink Lemonade 5K, on Sunday, October 4 at 9am at Village Green, 50 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. This annual event brings our community together to raise funds and awareness for Lemons of Love. With your support, we can continue to share the love with anyone impacted by cancer.

Gather your friends and family and join us to walk or run. All ages are welcome!

T-Shirts: If you registered after September 4, 2026 we cannot guarantee you a t-shirt. Quantities are limited. *Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for those who signed up after 9/4/26

Refund Policy: Lemons of Love cannot offer refunds for ANY reason. If you need to withdraw, you can still receive your shirt.