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Saturday, May 1st, 2027
311 Southwest Water Street, Peoria IL
5K
48–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
41–55°F
dry
2025
57–73°F
rain
2024
58–73°F
dry
2023
41–57°F
dry
2022
50–57°F
dry
2021
48–79°F
dry
2020
41–68°F
dry
2019
50–72°F
rain
2018
56–79°F
dry
2017
45–61°F
rain
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About this race
Nun Run for Cancer
Date: May 1, 2027
Location: 311 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL
Event URL: raceroster.com/125514?aff=WSKQW
Event Overview
- Celebration: The Nun Run for Cancer is more than a race—it is a celebration of hope, compassion, and community.
- Inspiration: Inspired by the Mission of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis to serve all people with the greatest care and love.
- Unity: The event brings together individuals, families, and survivors who believe that together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer.
- Quote: “The Nun Run is a powerful reminder that hope is strongest when a community comes together.” - Michelle Conger, OSF HealthCare CEO.
Impact of the Event
- Support: Over the past several years, more than 24,250 patients and families have been touched by the care provided through the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute.
- Advanced Care: Support from events like the Nun Run helps ensure patients have access to advanced treatments, supportive services, and innovative care—close to home.
- Hope: “Hope is not just something we feel—it is something we do, together.” - Dr. Jim McGee, OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute President.
- Community: By registering for the Nun Run, you join a community united by purpose—standing alongside patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers.
Join Us
Together, we honor the Sisters’ legacy, support those facing cancer today, and help shape a future filled with hope.
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