Run For Rett
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Run For Rett 2026
Run For Rett 2026 is the 27th anniversary charity run supporting the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. The event is scheduled at Busse Woods, Grove 26, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and is offered as both an in-person and a virtual event.
Distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
The in-person course runs through the Busse Woods forest preserve with the race site at Grove 26. Plenty of free parking is available on site. Post-race activities include music, food and awards.
Awards are given to the top male and female overall finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in age groups for the 5K in-person race. Age groups include 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and over.
Virtual participants may complete their chosen course between April 18 and May 2, 2026 and submit results using tracking apps or manual entry. T-shirts are provided to participants. Participants who raise over $100 may participate for free; mailed donations must arrive before April 16, 2026 at Run For Rett, 737 South Point Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60193.
The event supports research and family resources for Rett syndrome, a rare non-inherited genetic neurological disorder that primarily affects females and can cause severe impairments in speech, walking, eating and breathing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
