Warrior Foundation 5K
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Warrior Foundation 5k
The Warrior Foundation 5k takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Loves Park, Illinois, at 4401 Peak Dr. The event is one of three fitness challenges that form the Warrior Crucible, a 24-hour fundraising event held on Labor Day weekend to kickoff Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The event is a 5k run/walk on a paved bike path. The course is an out-and-back route with water available at the turnaround. A rucksack is not required to complete this event. Participants receive one t-shirt and an individual Warrior Foundation patch for each event completed; participants who complete all three Crucible events during the 24-hour period earn an exclusive Crucible patch.
Registration opened November 11, 2025. Early registration is priced at $40 through July 29, 2026; the registration fee increases to $50 afterward. There is no race day registration. This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. The event is held rain or shine and the organizer reserves the right to cancel for adverse weather conditions or other emergency.
All funds raised benefit kids fighting cancer in the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Events nearby
Join a relaxed 5K walk or run through Belvidere that visits a historic cemetery and finishes with food and drinks at Coach's Corner. This non-timed social event includes a t-shirt, wooden medal, and a commemorative stamp.