Footsteps for Families 5k
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Event overview
Footsteps for Families is a community event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, held at Harlem High School in Machesney Park, Illinois. The event is described as the 2nd annual Footsteps for Families and supports efforts to prevent child abuse and keep families together. The program includes a family day with music, free food, games, activities, face painting, and giveaways.
Distances
- 5K Competitive Race
- 5K Walk (untimed)
- 100 m Kids Fun Run (track, free)
Events, awards and entry
The 5K is a timed, chipped race with medals for 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 walk is non-competitive and not timed. The Kids Fun Run is held on the high school track, is free, requires registration, and participants receive a bib, a medal, and a small prize; children must be under 10 years old to enter.
Course and logistics
The 5K course includes the Willow Creek Path and is described as having very few traffic crossings. Specific directions will be sent to registrants. Inline skates and pets are not allowed. A matching donation commitment of up to $20,000 has been noted for the affiliated charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
