Footsteps for Families 5k
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Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run
The event takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Harlem High School in Machesney Park, IL. It is presented as an awareness and promotional opportunity for Safe Families for Children, with the stated goal of helping to prevent child abuse and support families.
- 5K Competitive Race
- 5k Walk (untimed)
- 100 m Kid's Fun Run/Walk on the track
The 5K is a timed race with medals awarded to the top three finishers in each age category and monetary prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers (1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50). The 5k walk is non-competitive and untimed.
The Kid's Fun Run/Walk is a 100 meter event held on the Harlem High School track, free of charge. All participants in the kids run will receive a medal and a small prize; registration is required and participants will receive a bib. The event description notes an age restriction for the kids run.
A Family Fun Day accompanies the running events and includes music, free food, games, activities, face painting, and giveaways. The 5k course will include the Willow Creek Path, has very few traffic crossings, and the organizer requests no inline skates or pets. Specific directions will be sent to registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
