Lace Up for Minds Matter Chicago's Homecoming 5K!
Whether you walk, run, or support from the sidelines, your participation directly impacts our mission to empower underserved students in the Chicago community as they strive for college success.
Event details:
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 9AM
- Location: Montrose Harbor Grove 16
- Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Every step you take, and every registration helps us raise funds for summer programs, test prep, and mentorship sessions crucial to our mentees' journeys.
Register solo or gather a team to help us meet our $50,000 fundraising goal. Your support, whether through participation or donation, is invaluable in making college dreams a reality for our students.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
Price changes in 13 days 6 hours-
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Register for 5K$45.00
Early bird
Now registering Jul 17 – Oct 13 -
$55.00Oct 13 – Oct 25
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Student/Family 5K Access code only
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FreeJul 17 - Oct 25
Event schedule
- Sat, October 25, 2025 8:00 AM - On-site packet pick-up & registration opens
- Sat, October 25, 2025 8:45 AM - Registration closes & welcome program begins
- Sat, October 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K Run Starts
- Sat, October 25, 2025 9:30 AM - After party begins!
- Sat, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM - Award ceremony
Race Day Participation - Claim your t-shirt & finisher medal!
5K race participants will receive a performance t-shirt and finisher medal on race day!
Show off your homecoming spirit!
We encourage participants and teams to dress up for homecoming!
Show off your spirit with your favorite college gear, football apparel, and/or prom attire.
Race Awards
- Awards will be presented to the top three Homecoming-themed costumes.
- Awards will also be provided to the top three overall finishers as well as the top three men’s and women’s finishers in the following age groups: students, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
- Overall award winners will NOT be eligible for age group awards.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous | $533.35 |
| 2 | Lori Flees | $250.00 |
| 3 | Ron Sargent | $250.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Anthony
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Anthony Chukumba$1,753.93 Raised$4,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Jamie
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Jamie Rood$911.15 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Andrew
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Andrew He$555.28 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Top teams
| 1 |
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MMC Associate BoardRaised:$1,004.02 |
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| 2 |
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Lizz's Super Fast FriendsRaised:$496.28 |
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| 3 |
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Sole TrainRaised:$183.60 |
Total raised
10 percent of the goal has been raised
Contact information
- Event contact
- Minds Matter Chicago
