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Disability Awareness

Val Nora 5K or 2K Run/Walk/Roll

Join Us for
The Val Nora: 5K + Food Truck Festival
Sunday, July 12, 2026
9:30am-12:00pm
2040 Brown Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

WALK • RUN• ROLL
All Abilities Welcome

Fun, Family-Friendly Event
2K Option • Food Trucks • DJ • Face Painting & More
Meet Players of The Northwestern Men's & Women's Basketball Teams
Registration Includes: Race Bib, T-shirt, and one meal ticket from a food truck

ALL AGES WELCOME, FOOD AND T-SHIRT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
(FOOD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DAY OF THE EVENT)

Honoring Disability Pride Month & Supporting Over The Rainbow Residents

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In memory of Val Nora, a longtime Over The Rainbow resident whose commitment and generosity meant so much to our community.

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REGISTRATION

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

1 Registration + 1 Festival Ticket

1 Registration + 2 Festival Tickets (most popular)

Support a Resident: 1 Registration + 4 Festival Tickets (Make an Impact)

Festival Entry + T-shirt (tickets sold separately)

Youth Run 18 and under + T-shirt + 1 festival ticket

Includes: 1 Participant Age 18 and under. T-shirt + 1 festival ticket (Note: 1 Ticket = 1 item: meal, drink, or treat.)

  1. $18.04
    Apr 4 - Jul 12
    REGISTER TO WALK, RUN or ROLL for Youth Run 18 and under + T-shirt + 1 festival ticket

Virtual Participation + T-shirt

Virtual Participation + T-shirt: Run/walk/roll any time, July 12-18. Race packet to be shipped the week prior. Create a Team & Post photos!

  1. $44.79
    Apr 4 - Jul 12
    REGISTER TO WALK, RUN or ROLL for Virtual Participation + T-shirt

Event Details

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• Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
Friday, July 10th: 10:00AM - 3:00 PM (Avoid the line on the day of )
Hill Arboretum (OTR)
2040 Brown Avenue, Evanston

• Race Day Arrival Packet Pick Up Time:
July 12th: 8:30 AM (Give yourself enough time, there may be lines: Race Starts Promptly at 9:30)
Hill Arboretum (OTR)
2040 Brown Avenue, Evanston

• Race Start Time (5K & 2K) July 12th: 9:30 AM
Hill Arboretum (OTR)
2040 Brown Avenue, Evanston

Food and treat trucks open at 10:00 AM
Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Meet the Men's and Women's Northwestern Basketball Players

Questions: sacha@otrhousing.org

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Over The Rainbow was founded by parents who wanted a better future for their children with physical disabilities, one where they could live with independence, dignity, and choice.

What began with a single accessible apartment community in Evanston has grown into 14 communities across Northern Illinois, providing safe, affordable housing and support for over 350 residents.

At its core, OTR is about removing barriers and creating opportunities so adults with physical disabilities can live full, independent lives.

Can't join us in person? Run with us virtually!!!

  • Run/WalkRoll where you choose from July 12th - July 18th, 2026!
  • Race SWAG will be shipped to you the week of July 12th, 2026
  • Have fun, take pictures and enjoy the time outside!

Follow these easy steps to prepare for your Virtual 5K or 2K:

TRACKING STEPS

1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account
2. Follow this link and click "Start Virtual Run" button to add the Chicken Run to your in-app virtual events
3. To record your run between July 12 - July 18, 2026, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the Disability Awareness Run and follow prompts to start recording

Once you have completed your distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results.


(This step must be followed from your mobile device)


VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS

If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between July 12 - July 18, 2026.


FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here

If you have any technical questions, reach out to: support@raceroster.com the Race Roster team will support you.

Take pictures out there! Get creative with your finish line!

We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance.

5K Course

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Event schedule

  • Fri, July 10, 2026 10:00 AM - Pre race Packet Pick Up 10 AM-3PM
  • Sun, July 12, 2026 8:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
  • Sun, July 12, 2026 9:30 AM - 5K * 2K Start!

Contact information

Event contact
Sacha Krasney: sacha@otrhousing.org

Sponsors