Batavia United Way's

10K Run and 5K Run/Walk

Is Now Virtual!

Goody bags & event shirts guaranteed when registered by October 17th at 5pm.

Batavia United Way is disappointed to announce that its annual 5k/10k which raises funds for 17 area nonprofits will not be LIVE this year. After careful consideration and concern expressed by the City of Batavia and the Kane County Health Department, we are making the responsible decision to convert this event to a virtual model. While our Race Directors had incorporated countless safety protocols into the event, the recent release of Kane County’s rolling seven-day positivity average jumping another full percent to 9.1 indicates the need for action on our part. Kane County has experienced three straight single-days of positivity rates above 10% and we feel the message is clear. The Batavia United Way 5k/10k has drawn runners and walkers to our beautiful town from 30 surrounding zip codes for 6 years. In any other year, this is great news. This year, we need to be prudent and honor the request of our leaders to stay home, be safe and stay healthy.

Although we cannot have an in-person event this year, we are excited about the virtual race! The virtual run will take place between October 28 and October 31. Feel free to do your own route or use our certified route. We have already marked the trail with mile markers in orange and the map is on our website. All currently registered participants will be transitioned to the virtual race immediately. All participants that complete the 10K race and the 5K race will be put into a drawing for prizes and final race times will be posted. There will be no age group awards this year. Details below on how to upload your finish times.

Regular walk-in packet pick up (as well as packets for the Kids Fun Run) as well as drive-by packet pick up will be available. Walk-in packet pick up will allow for 3 individuals inside at a time. Drive-by packet pick up instructions: take Spring Street to River St. (turn left/going south) and pull up in front of Bar Evolution. A masked volunteer will be stationed outside of Bar Evolution and approach the passenger side of the car. Participants can then give their name to the volunteer and we will run their packet out to them, then they can pull away without getting out of the car. Bring your bib in during the virtual dates (October 28 - 31) and get 10% off your bill at Pal Joey’s or Bar Evolution!

1. October 28 5:00 PM CDT - Packet Pick Up (5P-8P) @ Bar Evolution
2. October 29 5:00 PM CDT - Packet Pick Up (5P-8P) @ Bar Evolution

And yes! We are still planning on doing the costume contest as well. Post your costumed run photo wearing your race bib here by 11:59 p.m. on October 31 for a chance to win one of our great prizes in the following categories:

• Best adult costume (Male over 18) Buffalo Wild Wings gift card
• Best adult costume (Female over 18) Starbucks Coffee & mug gift set
• Best child boy costume (age 10 – 17) Colonial Kitchen sink gift card
• Best child girl costume (age 10-17) Colonial gift card
• Best adult couple (18 or over) Cane’s chicken goody basket
• Best Group costume Pizza party for your group at Pal Joey’s

Winners of both the costume contest and the runner’s raffle will be announced via our Facebook Live on Sunday, November 1. Details will be forthcoming.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. Without supporters like you, we would not be able to provide assistance to 17 local agencies or run the in-house programs such as our Success-by-Six scholarship. We are looking forward to our virtual race this year and hoping for a return to our live race next year.

With gratitude,

The Batavia United Way Race Committee