
JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Palatine, IL
- Deer Grove East, 1599 Peppertree Dr, 60067
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Join this family-friendly 5K in Palatine, IL, supporting those facing homelessness and housing insecurity in the local community.
- Fun
- For a Cause
The JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026 invites you to their 13th Annual 5K in Palatine, IL. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers, including your leashed canine companions. More than just a race, your participation directly supports JOURNEYS | The Road Home in their mission to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in the north and northwest suburbs of Cook County. It's a meaningful way to connect with community and contribute to a vital cause.
What to expect
- Enjoy a 5K run or walk with a focus on community support.
- Bring your leashed dog to share in the experience.
- Contribute to a vital cause aiding neighbors in need.
Standout details
- Benefits people facing homelessness
- Leashed dogs are welcome
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- 13th Annual event
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1K
Sat, Jun 20, 8:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sat, Jun 20, 8:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
Vibe Check
Easygoing
warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Join JOURNEYS | The Road Home for our 13th Annual 5K!
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM
DEER GROVE EAST
1599 PEPPERTREE DR, PALATINE
More than just a race, the JOURNEYS 5k is a family fun event that benefits people facing homelessness and housing insecurity in the north and northwest suburbs of Cook County.
Dogs are welcomed as long as they are on a leash!
NOTE: Registrations after 06/01/26 are not guaranteed a shirt.
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