1911 Initiative 5k Scholarship Run/Walk

1911 Initiative 5K Scholarship Run/Walk

The 1911 Initiative 5K Scholarship Run/Walk is a community fundraising event scheduled for June 13, 2026, in the Village of Matteson, Illinois. The event is presented in partnership with the Village of Matteson and is organized as a grassroots effort to raise funds for college scholarships and paid internships for college-bound students.

This is the second annual running of the event. Organizers report more than 100 registered participants so far and a participation goal of 1,000 for 2026. The event offers both an in-person 5k Run/Walk and a Virtual option. Registration is listed at $45, with the registration fee increasing after February 28, 2026. A referral incentive provides a $20 refund to a registrant who refers five people who complete registration.

Race items for participants this year include a new race shirt design and a five inch finisher medal. The organizers describe the event as funded by community contributions rather than large corporate sponsors, with proceeds directed to scholarships and internship opportunities that support local students’ postsecondary plans.

Place details: 20642 Matteson Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 5k Run/Walk
• Virtual

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