Run for Tomorrow 5K

Event Overview

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and ignite your spirit at the first annual Run for Tomorrow 5K! This isn't just another race: it's a chance to join forces with your community and rally for the heroes who run towards the flames – our incredible Illinois Firefighters!

Date and Location

• Date: September 13, 2026
• Time: 8:00 am
• Location: 1122 S Anderson Rd, Elburn, IL
• Event URL: https://raceroster.com/115988?aff=WSKQW

Purpose

In honor of Suicide prevention month, Run for Tomorrow is a fundraising event, benefitting the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support group. The volunteers of this organization are the unsung heroes of the firefighter community. They provide crucial mental health resources and provide a lifeline for those who bravely face unimaginable challenges. To learn more information, visit the website https://www.ilffps.org/

Who Can Participate

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual walker, please join us. Come experience the thrill of the course, the camaraderie of fellow runners, and the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference. Let's show our firefighters some love and help them weather any storm!

Community Involvement

Please join your Elburn Professional Firefighter IAFF local #4749 and the Elburn &: Countryside Fire Protection District in the first annual Run for Tomorrow 5K. Tell your friends, family, neighbors. Everyone is welcome.

Participant Perks

• Race Shirt: Race participants will get their own one of a kind fire department race shirt!
• Post-Race Festivities: After the race, stay around for music, food trucks, and to have your picture taken with a fire engine!
• Registration Deadline: Register by August 31st at 4:00 pm CST for guaranteed race shirt.
• Note: Those who register after this date will not be guaranteed a race shirt.