Nik's Home Run 7K
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Nik's Home Run 7K
Nik's Home Run takes place on October 10, 2026 at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center), 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. The event marks 15 years and 500 granted wishes and serves as a fundraiser to support young adults aged 18 to 24 who are battling cancer.
The program includes a run, a walk, a virtual race option, a youth event, and a Memorial Garden sign opportunity. An indoor afterparty and Grammy's Auction follow the day’s activities. Registration includes a T-shirt and a swag bag.
Distances and event options:
- 7K run, multiple registration categories
- 1.5 mile walk
- Virtual 5K
- Youth run and walk, no fee
- Memorial Garden Sign opportunity
Registration opens May 5, 2026; closing dates vary by category. Registration fees vary by entry type: 7K $30; Cancer Survivor and Running Club categories $25; 1.5 Mile Walk $20; Virtual 5K $35; Youth free; Memorial Garden Sign $25. Virtual race packages will be shipped the week of October 16, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
