There Is A Will, There Is A Way 5K

"Roots and Wings" are two of the greatest gifts we can give young people.

Roots provide a strong foundation, instilling values, character, stability, and a sense of belonging. They give young people the confidence to know who they are and where they come from.

Wings represent the courage to dream, the confidence to pursue opportunity, and the freedom to explore their own path. They empower young people to overcome obstacles, reach new heights, and become the person they were created to be.

At There Is A Will, There Is A Way Foundation, we believe every young person with the determination to succeed deserves the opportunity to soar. Through scholarships, grants, and support, we invest in individuals who demonstrate the will to overcome challenges and the desire to serve, lead, and make a positive impact.

Our mission is simple: help provide the Roots to stand strong and the Wings to soar.

Why $220? Will celebrated his 22nd birthday by running 22 miles, inspiring countless others to do the same in his honor.

Can't make it on race day? Join us virtually!

Complete your 5K anytime between September 5–12, 2026, wherever you are. Whether it's your neighborhood, a local trail, or your favorite park, you choose the course and the pace!

• Run or walk on your schedule
• Choose your own route
• Gather friends and family to participate together from anywhere
• All registered participants will receive an official Foundation Race T-Shirt shipped directly to them! Race shirt final design in progress!

See the Virtual Participation Instructions below.

• 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 details below. Course TBA

• Race Course - COMING SOON
• Green Circle - Start/Finish
• Blue Circle - Main Street Park (Packet Pickup/Awards Ceremony)
• Orange Rectangles - Parking Lot/Areas

• Dogs are not permitted on the race course.
• Jogging strollers are allowed in the race, but must start towards the back.

• All participants on the race course must be registered and wearing an official race bib.

• Please refer to the course map for designated parking locations. We highly recommend parking at Prairieview Elementary School, located off Plainfield Road.

• To help ensure participant safety and minimize disruption to neighborhood residents, please be mindful when parking on local streets.

• Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

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 2. Follow this link and click the "Start Virtual Run" button to add the There Is A Will, There Is A Way 5K 2026 to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between September 5 and September 12, 2026, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the There Is A Will, There Is A Way 5K 2026, 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 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!