St. Jude Walk - Bloomington-Normal
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St. Jude Walk - Bloomington-Normal, IL
The St. Jude Walk in Bloomington-Normal is a community fundraising walk held on September 19, 2026, at Illinois Wesleyan University (1312 Park St., Bloomington, IL 61701). The event is part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and supports the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which provides care where families do not receive a bill.
The local event combines in-person and virtual participation and records both team and individual fundraising. The Bloomington-Normal event reports 768 participants, 82 teams, $172,284.64 raised toward a $400,000 goal (43 percent of the goal), and local and national sponsorship support, including a presenting sponsor, Clemens Insurance, and national partners Window World, Kia, and Bosch.
Multiple course options are offered for different ages and abilities:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile Walk
- Danny's Dash
The event structure includes fundraising leaderboards for individuals, teams, and corporate teams, and recognizes top fundraisers and teams. Materials and incentives for fundraisers are noted as available through the event. The description focuses on the fundraising purpose, on-site location, participation formats, available distances, sponsorship, and current campaign progress. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
