Run with the Nuns
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About the race
Run with the Nuns 2026 is a community 5K run and walk at the Mount Assisi Center in Lemont, Illinois, held on October 18, 2026. Race proceeds benefit the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King. The course runs across the Mount Assisi campus and includes natural hills and scenic views.
The all terrain route uses a mix of surfaces, from asphalt to grass, and is routed through campus grounds. All participants receive a custom race medal and a long sleeve performance shirt. Awards are given to the top three men, top three women, top three youth boys, and top three youth girls. A virtual 5K option is offered; virtual participants complete the 5K in a single session by race day and receive mailed race shirts and medals within the United States.
Virtual entries are not eligible for male or female awards. Pre-race packet pick up and in-person registration are available at Mt. Assisi on designated pre-race days and on race day. Additional event services such as packet collection and result posting are provided for both in-person and virtual participants. Distances - 5K Run Walk for adults and general entrants - Youth 5K for children 12 and under - Virtual 5K with mailed shirt and medal within the United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
