Run for the Stars
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Run for the STARS 2026
Run for the STARS is a community fundraising event held on September 19, 2026, in Wheaton, Illinois. The event is organized by College Church and has run for 23 years with the goal of bringing people together to celebrate and support individuals with disabilities and their families. The STARS program name stands for Seeking To Always Reflect the Savior.
The event includes multiple short-distance races and youth dashes on an all-new course route that passes through tree-lined streets of Wheaton. One hundred percent of proceeds support the STARS community. Funds provide scholarships for STARS to attend retreats or summer camps, either individually or with their families, and they also fund a grant to STARS Family Services, a separate 401(c)(3) organization that provides job coaching for STARS.
Packet pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 at 332 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187. The event lists fees for individual entries for each race category in event information.
Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
- 50 yards Kids Dash (7 years old and under)
- 50 yards STARS Dash
