2025 DeKalb Aruna Run
July 26, 2025
***Register by July 6 to guarantee t-shirt and size
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 11 days 9 hours-
Registration Fees ages 13+ for 1 Mile & 5K
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$38.10
Early bird pricing
Now registering Apr 25 – Jun 2 -
$43.40
Standard
Jun 2 – Jul 21 -
$48.70
Late registration
Jul 21 – Jul 26
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1 Mile Kid's Run/Walk
Registration Fees for Kids 12 and under 1 Mile: Includes race t-shirt, race bib, and Aruna sticker (bag not provided)
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Register for 1 Mile Kid's Run/Walk$27.50Apr 25 - Jul 26
Virtual Run/Walk
Price changes in 11 days 9 hours-
Can't join us in person? No problem! Sign up for our virtual option and run when you can and set your own course.
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Register for Virtual Run/Walk$38.10
Early bird
Now registering Apr 25 – Jun 1 -
$43.40Jun 2 – Jul 20
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$48.70
Late Registration
Jul 21 – Jul 26
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Run Details
*** Register by July 6 to guarantee t-shirt and size
Date: July 26, 2025
Location: Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Ave., DeKalb, IL 60115
Distance:
- 5k
- 1 mile
Run Day Schedule:
- 7a.m.-7:45 a.m. - Packet Pickup and Walk-up Registration
- 7:45 a.m. - Racers report to starting line on Pride Ave.
- 8 a.m. - 5k and 1 mile runs begin, kids activities open
- 9:30 a.m. - Race ends (course time limit expires)
- 9:15 a.m. - Toddler Trott begins (no registration required)
- 10:30 a.m. - Closing remarks and kids activities end
Registration Fees: 100% of fee goes to free, employ, and empower women
***Register by July 6 to guarantee t-shirt and size
Registration Fees ages 13+ for 1 Mile & 5K: 100% of fee goes to free, employ, and empower women
- April 25 - June 1 - $35 - Early Bird
- June 2 - July 19 - $40 - Standard
- July 21 - July 26 - $45 - Late Registration
- Virtual options available in registration
Packet Pickup: There are two opportunities to pick up your race bib and swag items:
- Advance: July 24 & 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. @ Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Ave., DeKalb, IL 60115
- At the run: Saturday, July 26th, beginning at 7 a.m. @ Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Ave., DeKalb, IL 60115
- Packet Pickup for Virtual Run participants will be during all other packet pick up times, AND at the Christ Community Church during regular business hours after race week and thru Sept. 5. And on Sept. 5. from 6-8:00 PM
Parking: Parking available at DeKalb High School 501 W. Dresser Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115 & Katz Park 393 W Dresser Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115
Race Time Limit:
- 1.5 hrs
1 Mile Awards:
- Top female and male finisher will receive an Aruna Tote Bag and a gift card to a local business. Top finisher awards will be given at the finish line.
- Medals for the first, second, and third place female and male finishers. Medals will be given at the finish line.
- Certificates for first place finishers in age-group categories (5-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25+) Certificates will be mailed within a week of race day.
5k Awards:
- Top female and male finisher will receive an Aruna Tote Bag and a $50 Aruna Shop gift card. Top finisher awards will be given at the finish line.
- Medals for the first, second, and third place female and male finishers. Medals will be given at the finish line.
- Certificates for first place finishers in age-group categories (5-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-65, 65+) Certificates will be mailed within a week of race day.
- The Turtle Award is for the last finisher within regulation time and will receive a gift certificate to Ollie's for a Turtle Sunday. Given at the finish line.
Individual Fundraiser Awards:
- The top fundraiser will receive an Aruna Tote Bag and a $50 Aruna Shop gift card. Given at the finish line.
- 2nd and 3rd place fundraisers will receive a gift certificate to a local business. Given at the finish line.
Team Awards:
- Team with most funds raised - Team Pizza Party! Gift certificate sent to team captain within 1 week of run.
- Largest Team - Team Pizza Party! Gift certificate sent to team captain the week following the run.
- Best Team Theme - Team Pizza Party! Gift certificate sent to team captain the week following the run.
Team Perk:
- Any team with 10 or more people will have a designated gathering space the day of the run
Kids Activities:
- Henna Tattoos
- Giant slip and slide
- Bounce House
- DJ
- Cornhole
- Chalk the walk
- ...and more!!!
Coffee Truck - Open from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m
*** Fundraising awards are determined as of 7:45 a.m. on race day.
Course Map
Swag
***Register by July 6 to guarantee t-shirt and size
The Cause
Aruna is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to creating lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking. The Aruna Run Race Series is the catalyst of the freedom process with 100% of registration fees and additional donations going to help free trafficked women. So grab some friends, lace up your shoes, and let's run together for her freedom!
Team Building & Fundraising
Build Your Team
Registering as a team captain and building a team is one of the most powerful ways you can support the cause as 100% of registration fees go to free, employ, and empower trafficked women. For every TEN people who join your team, you'll receive a $25 Aruna gift card! Gift cards will be emailed the week after the run and can be redeemed online at www.arunaproject.com.
Fundraise Together
You can take your team's impact to the next level by committing to individual fundraising goals. Individual fundraising pages are automatically created for you when you register for the run in Race Roster. You can then share donation links with family and friends via social media, e-mail, and text message.
For every $250 you individually raise, you will earn a $25 Aruna gift card! Gift cards will be emailed the week after the run and can be redeemed online at www.arunaproject.com.
Change Lives
From helping women at our Training Centers to sustaining freedom to the Artisans employed in our Freedom Business, the money you raise creates real lasting change in the lives of the women we serve.
Runner Testimonials
FAQs
Are walkers welcome?
Of course! Whether walking or running, we are all out there for the same goal -- to raise funds to help bring freedom to the sexually enslaved.
Are dogs welcome?
As much as we love our furry, four-legged friends, they are not allowed to participate in the race unless they are a trained service dog.
Can I push a stroller?
Yes! You are welcome to push a stroller in the race. We just ask that you start towards the back to ensure the safety of all participants. A child being pushed in a stroller does not need to be registered for the race.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Nope! As long you can cover the distance, we welcome all ages to participate.
Can you share the stories of the women we are running for?
We are often asked if we can provide more information about the women we run for at the race. As the women we run for are still enslaved in the brothel system, we do not share personal details of their stories in order to respect their privacy and ensure their safety. The stories we do share are of human trafficking survivors employed in our Freedom Business who grant us permission to do so.
How is the money raised from the run used?
The Aruna Run series is the catalyst of the freedom process with a majority of the money raised funding our Training Centers in Southeast Asia. It is here that trafficked women come to receive a hot meal, counseling, and skill and trade development to prepare them to step into our Freedom Business.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beth Rosenow | $25.88 |
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Kimberly Barrios
- dekalbarunarun@gmail.com
- Website
- Visit website
