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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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About this race
Event Overview
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!
Mission
- Purpose: Bring JOY to young adults and their families fighting cancer.
- Challenge: Most pediatric support programs age out at 18 and adult programs start at 25, leaving a gap for young adults.
- Goal: Bridge that gap and deliver joy to young adults aged 18-24 battling cancer!
- Impact: Nik's Home Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year and makes granting more wishes possible.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
- Location: MercyHealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL
- Gates Open: 8:00 AM for check-in and registration.
- Start Time: Run & Walk start at 9:00 AM.
Registration Includes
- T-Shirt: Receive a commemorative t-shirt.
- Swag Bag: Enjoy a swag bag filled with goodies.
More Information
For further details and registration, visit Nik's Home Run Official Page.
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