Run Today for Tomorrow 5K

JUN

27

2026

A community 5K in Ottawa, Illinois on June 27, 2026, supporting suicide prevention and a local mental health scholarship. The event includes an in-person 5K, a virtual 5K option, and a free LaSalle County Wellness Fair.

Sat 27 Jun 2026

Ottawa, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Run Today for Tomorrow : Ottawa, IL

Run Today for Tomorrow is a community 5K event scheduled for June 27, 2026, in Ottawa, Illinois. The event is presented as the seventh annual 5K and the organizing body became a registered 501(c)(3) in December 2025. Proceeds remain in the local area to provide financial assistance to community members seeking help and to fund a mental health scholarship for local students in mental health fields. The event is partnered with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation and states its goal is to provide help and hope to those affected by suicide.

The event offers both in-person and virtual participation. Virtual participants may complete the distance in a neighborhood, on a trail, or on a treadmill and submit results. Organizers will also host the first LaSalle County Wellness Fair in 2026; the fair is described as free and family-friendly and focuses on health, wellness, and community connection. The fair is scheduled to occur during or after race activities.

Registration details include early pricing for a limited number of entries, a later registration tier, and an option to have race packets shipped for an additional fee. Packet pickup is scheduled for June 26 at Small Dog Candle Co, 619 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL. T-shirt sizes and refund, rain or shine, and registration cutoff notes are specified by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.