EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

About the Event Chip timed with age group results Gun time used for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Overall Winners CARA certified course Shirt notice: Participants who register after March 13 may not receive their preferred shirt size. Late April registrations may not receive a T-shirt. USATF COURSE CERTIFICATION NUMBER: IL16016NM Event Details Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Location: Independence Grove Forest Preserve 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 Start Time: 9:00am Pricing Registration through February 28th, 2026 $30/Children 5 years old and under, $15 Registration March 1 through May 1st, 2026 $35/Children 5 years old and under, $15 Day of Registration $45/Children 5 years old and under, $15 Event Schedule 7:30am Onsite Registration Opens 8:30am Opening Ceremony 9:00am Race Begins 10:15am Closing Ceremony & Awards What is the EmpoweRun / Walk 5K? The 14th annual A Safe Place EmpoweRun / Walk 5K is a dynamic fundraising event uniting 400+ runners, friends, and supporters for a memorable spring day. Participants may take part individually or as part of a fundraising team , coming together to run, walk, or donate in support of survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking while supporting vital programs for Chicagoland families. Funds raised at the EmpoweRun / Walk 5K enable us to sustain our comprehensive services for families affected by domestic violence and human trafficking, while also advancing community awareness of the profound impact and repercussions of violence. As the primary service provider in Lake County dedicated solely to supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, fundraising teams play an important role in expanding our reach and impact within the community. A Safe Place offers comprehensive programs aimed at helping survivors and their children rebuild their lives post-domestic violence, while also tackling the root causes through abuser intervention initiatives. Additionally, our community education efforts