JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

Palatine, IL | Saturday, June 20, 2026Registration Open

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.

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Medals

An overall finisher medal will be given to all runners. A certificate will be given to Overall Fastest Finisher - Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place certificates will be awarded in the following age groups for both male and female: 14 and Under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-60 70 and over Award ceremony will begin after the race is complete.

Be a Fundraising Superhero and Win a Special Prize!

The top individual and top team fundraisers of the 2026 JOURNEYS 5K, across all events, will be rewarded for their efforts with a super special superhero prize! PLUS they will have their name displayed on the homepage of our JOURNEYS 5K website! You don't have to participate in the race to be a fundraising superhero! Click here to create an individual or team fundraiser , and start sharing your fundraising link!

Participant Giveaway

5K: T-Shirt

1K: T-Shirt

1 Miles: T-Shirt

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
5K	$35.00	Jan 14	Feb 28
	$40.00	Feb 28	Apr 15
	$50.00	Apr 15	Jun 17
1K	$35.00	Jan 14	Feb 28
	$40.00	Feb 28	Apr 15
	$50.00	Apr 15	Jun 17

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