1911 Initiative 5k Scholarship Run/Walk

JUN

19

2027

A certified chip timed 5K in Matteson on June 19, 2027 that raises funds for scholarships to HBCUs with in person and virtual options.

Sat 19 Jun 2027

Matteson, Illinois

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE Scholarship run/walk/virtual

The BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE is a community scholarship event held in the Village of Matteson on June 19, 2027. The event includes an in-person certified 5K course through Matteson and a virtual option. It is a professionally managed, chip-timed event with a finish line clock.

The event supports scholarships and educational opportunities for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Fundraising donations are used to help provide college scholarships and internships. The event features race shirts and finisher medals, and registration by May 15, 2027 is required to guarantee those items. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers and to top finishers across multiple age groups. A post-race celebration on the village soccer field includes live entertainment, food vendors, wellness activities, and community booths.

Early packet pickup is available in the days before the event at the Matteson Community Center, Eagles Nest room, located at 20642 Matteson Ave. Race day packet pickup is also provided. The listed participant count for the event is 159. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.