Tomorrow! · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park IL
1 Mile · 5K
48–65°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
48–68°F
dry
2024
49–72°F
dry
2023
39–58°F
dry
2022
44–67°F
dry
2021
68–77°F
rain
2020
52–74°F
dry
2019
55–69°F
rain
2018
51–72°F
rain
2017
53–62°F
rain
2016
47–71°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Cloudy · 57–77°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 57°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
CELEBRATE 15 years and 500 WISHES with our 7k run or 1.5 mile walk! Join us at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center) for this year's race followed by a fun indoor afterparty and Grammy's Auction!
Bring JOY to young adults, and their families, fighting cancer. Most pediatric support programs age out at 18 and adult programs start at 25 leaving a gap for young adults. Our mission is to bridge that gap and deliver joy to young adults aged 18-24 battling cancer!
Nik's Home Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year and makes granting more wishes possible. It all takes place on Saturday, October 10th at MercyHealth Sportscore Two. The gates open at 8:00 AM for check-in and registration. The Run & Walk start at 9:00 AM.
Your registration includes:
*T-Shirt and Swag Bag
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