Disability Awareness

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 Disability Awareness 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.

We're excited to see you on July 12!

Parking: Please park on one of the nearby side streets or in the lot across from the Ecology Center (spaces are limited). Simpson and Foster are great street parking options, and there are plenty of other nearby streets with parking available.

Please do not park in our parking lot or on Brown Ave. in front of our building, as these areas need to remain available for vendors, volunteers, and event operations.

Please note that Bridge Street will be closed for the race.

If you have any questions, please contact sacha@otrhousing.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!