HBCU Run & Brunch
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2026 - 2nd Annual HBCU Run & Brunch
The event is the second annual HBCU Run & Brunch, set for Saturday, September 19, 2026, on the South Side of Chicago, IL. The listed address is 9501 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60628. The in-person event combines timed running and walking options with a post-race brunch area at Hillman Yard. The brunch program includes a general "Pit" area for attendees and a VIP iN Crowd Lounge that offers reserved seating, curated food and drink options, VIP-only bar access, DJ sets, and exclusive giveaways. The event notes group discounts and tent space for groups of 10 or more representing HBCUs, PBIs, Divine Nine organizations, PWIs, and community groups.
Race options, pricing, and fundraising
Available event options include both in-person and virtual distances and brunch-only choices:
- 10K run
- 5K run
- 5K walk
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
- Brunch only
- VIP brunch experience
Registration fees vary by category and by registration period, with pre-registration and early-bird pricing listed for different options. Two fundraising organizations are associated with the event: Hillman Recreation Foundation (goal $2,500) and Care Moor Foundation for Civic Engagement (goal $2,000). Named sponsors include The Seniors and The Listening Tree. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
