Nik's Home Run 7K
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Event Overview
The Nik's Home Run is a fundraising event for the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation. It offers several participation options, all starting at the same time. The primary events are a 7K run and a 1.5-mile walk.
Location
The event takes place at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center) in Loves Park, Illinois. The address is 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. This is noted as a new location for the event.
Event Details
The event includes multiple registration categories:
- 7K Run ($30 registration fee, for ages 11-98).
- 7K Cancer Survivor ($25 registration fee).
- 7K Running Club Members ($25 registration fee).
- 1.5 Mile Walk ($20 registration fee, for ages 11-98).
- Youth Run/Walk (free registration).
- Virtual 5k ($35 registration fee).
Registration for all events opens on May 5, 2026.
Beneficiary
The event raises funds for the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation. The foundation's mission is to bring joy to young adults aged 18-24 who are battling cancer, a demographic often underserved by pediatric and adult support programs.
Participant Perks
Registration includes a T-shirt and a swag bag for participants. Packet pickup is available the day before the event and on race day morning at the venue. An indoor afterparty is mentioned following the race activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
