Mom Made Me Do This 5K
Sunday, May 3, 2026
5K Run & Walk: 8:00 AM
Mile for Mom: 8:45 AM
Phillips Park - Mastodon Lake
1000 Ray Moses Drive
Aurora, IL
Presented by
Fox Valley United Way
and
Rush Copley Foundation
Sponsored by
WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Proceeds from the event will be used to ensure positive health outcomes for families in our communities by way of
and
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run and Walk
Price changes in 25 days 13 hours-
5K Run and Walk start at 8:00 AM. Runners will line up in front. Walkers will line up behind runners. All walkers should stay to the right on the path and be mindful of their fellow runners.
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ClosedFeb 1 – Jan 29
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$39.44
Early Bird
Jan 30 – Mar 31 -
Register for 5K Run and Walk$50.14
Standard
Now registering Apr 1 – May 2 -
$55.49
Race Day
May 3 – May 3
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Mile For Mom
Mile for Mom kicks off at 8:45 AM! Whether you're an adult looking to support our fundraiser on the shorter course or a kid (ages 5–12) ready to conquer the 1-mile obstacle course, there’s a spot for you. *Note: Little ones under 5 join for free! Commemorative shirts and medals will be available for purchase at the event.
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Register for Mile For Mom$28.74Feb 1 - May 3
Race Information
Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up
Thursday, April 30, 2026
4 PM to 6 PM
Fox Valley United Way, 44 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Friday, May 1, 2026
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Rush Copley Medical Center Lobby - 2000 Ogden Ave., Aurora
Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
Sunday, May 3, 2026
7:15 AM
Mastodon Lake, Phillips Park
5K RUN AND WALK Start
8:00 AM
Mile For Mom: Adult 1 Mile Lap and Youth 1 Mile Obstacle Course
8:45 AM
AWARDS
9 AM
PARKING:
Below is a map of Phillips Park with the available parking lots circled in red.
COURSE PATH:
Starting line is located just north of the bridge leading into Mastodon Playground.
Finish line is the bridge leading into Mastodon Playground.
The number 7 on the map above is what you should head towards when arriving.
You will then run or walk the path surrounding Mastodon Lake three times.
AWARDS:
The awards ceremony will begin at 9:00AM.
Recognition will be given to the 1st place finisher only in the following categories:
Males aged 39 and Younger
Females aged 39 and Younger
Males aged 40 and Above
Females aged 40 and Above
Top Three Fundraisers will receive a donated prize of their choosing.
Fox Valley United Way
Fox Valley United Way is committed to ensuring that all families in our communities have equitable access to opportunities and resources by investing in positive health, education, and financial outcomes.
Rush Copley Foundation
The Rush Copley Foundation serves as the fundraising/philanthropic arm of Rush Copley Medical Center. The Foundation mobilizes philanthropy to serve as a catalyst to create and/or advance programs that remove inequities and improve the health and well-being of our community.
Event schedule
- Thu, April 30, 2026 4:00 PM - Packet Pick Up at Fox Valley United Way: 4p-6p
- Fri, May 1, 2026 11:30 AM - Packet Pick Up at Rush: 11:30a-2:30p
- Sun, May 3, 2026 7:15 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up
- Sun, May 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K RUN Starts
- Sun, May 3, 2026 8:30 AM - Mile For Mom Youth Run
- Sun, May 3, 2026 8:45 AM - 5K WALK Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Annika Olsen
- Phone
- 630-896-4636
- Website
- Visit website
