Beignet 5K
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Beignet 5K
The Beignet 5K is a community run/walk held in Geneva, Illinois on September 24, 2026. The event uses Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve, located behind the Kane County Government Center, as the primary race site. Presented by Marquette Hamlin Group, the event directs proceeds to the Geneva Community Chest.
Pre-race packet pick up is scheduled the day before at The Kate, 318 3rd Street, Geneva. Race day registration and packet pick up occur at Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve. A post-race porch party is held immediately after the race at Bread and Vine at The Kate, where participants are offered beignets and a drink coupon.
All participants receive a custom Racetracker hat and shirt, plus access to the post-race porch party with beignets and one beer coupon. The listed registration fee for the 5K Run/Walk is $50.14 for the period shown. The event notes support for local social service charities through the Geneva Community Chest, an all-volunteer organization that directs funds to multiple local agencies.
Additional event elements include on-site race day registration and a pre-race packet pick up option. The event information references results from prior editions and identifies Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve and The Kate in Geneva as the main locations for race activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
