There Is A Will, There Is A Way
5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 5, 2026
8:30 AM Start
Brookeridge Air Park Airport
Washington Street (West Runway)
N41°43.96' / W88°0.27'
Downers Grove, IL
Every registration or donation helps support newly commissioned Marines by offsetting the cost of the uniforms required to begin their military careers.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 22 days 8 hours-
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$45.00Now registering May 15 – Jul 15
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$50.00Jul 16 – Aug 15
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$55.00Aug 16 – Sep 5
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Race Policies & Parking Information
Dogs are not permitted on the race course.
Strollers are not permitted on the race course for participant safety.
All participants on the race course must be registered and wearing an official race bib. No unauthorized individuals will be allowed on the course. This event takes place within a private airport community.
Please refer to the course map for designated parking locations. Overflow parking is available at Prairieview Elementary School.
To help ensure participant safety and minimize disruption to neighborhood residents, please be mindful when parking on local streets.
Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Age Groups & Award Categories
Top Overall Male/Top Overall Female: Winners to receive a Taxi Way Light trophy
Age Groups: (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category will receive a Custom Challenge Coin).
12 & Under
13–19
20–39
40–59
60+
Race Site & Course
Race site details below. Course TBA
- Race Course - COMING SOON
- Green Circle - Start/Finish
- Blue Square - Main Street Park (Packet Pickup/Awards Ceremony)
- Orange Rectangles - Parking Lot/Areas

Virtual Participation
Below are details on running our race virtually!
- Run anytime between September 5 and September 12, 2026.
- Choose your own course.
- All participants will receive an official Foundation Race T-Shirt shipped to them!
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:
![]() TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account, or scroll down to log in to an existing account 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 September 5 and September 12, 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 are 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, please reply to this email and the Race Roster team will support you. Take pictures out there! Get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance!
Event schedule
- Fri, September 4, 2026 4:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Brookeridge Main Street Park Gazebo 4P-7P
- Sat, September 5, 2026 12:00 AM - Virtual Participation September 5- September 12
- Sat, September 5, 2026 7:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
- Sat, September 5, 2026 8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start - West Runway/Washington Street
- Sat, September 5, 2026 9:45 AM - Awards Ceremony - Brookeridge Main Street Park
Contact information
- Event contact
- Emily Schuessler
- Website
- Visit website

