Mark Bancroft Memorial Run
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About the race
Mark Bancroft Memorial Run is scheduled for October 3, 2026 at Waubonsie Lake Park on Kautz Road in Aurora, Illinois. The event is presented by the Knights of Columbus council and includes in-person and virtual participation options. Fundraising teams and leaderboards are part of the event structure, and proceeds benefit charities noted by the organizer, including Waterleaf and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Race formats listed:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 100 Yard Youth Dash (age 8 and under)
All registered participants receive a BBQ cookout. Youth dash entrants receive a finisher medal and BBQ lunch; a race shirt is included with 5K registration and additional shirts and meal tickets are available for purchase. The organizer provides a virtual option that allows participants to run a course of their choice and record results using the ASICS Runkeeper app or by submitting manual results; virtual runs must be recorded by the event date.
Event materials include past results and fundraising pages, and the organizer highlights fundraising as a way to support local causes and increase participation. The description above summarizes event format, onsite amenities, virtual participation options, and charitable purpose without listing registration deadlines or contact details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
