Run Today for Tomorrow

Race Overview

Run Today for Tomorrow's 7th annual 5K is back, and as of December of 2025, Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. is officially a 501c3!!

Purpose

• Community Support: All proceeds will stay in the community and provide financial assistance to community members in getting the help they need.
• Mental Health Scholarship: Funding for local students in the Mental Health field of study.
• Partnership: We are partnered with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to make this happen.
• Hope and Help: The goal of Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. is to bring hope and provide help to those affected by suicide.

Event Details

• Date: June 27th, 2026
• Location: 101-123 W Main St, Ottawa, IL
• In-Person/Virtual: Join us for the in-person race or run virtually around your neighborhood, on a trail, or on a treadmill.
• Message: Help share our message with the world!

Wellness Fair

Another exciting update for 2026: we will be hosting our very first LaSalle County Wellness Fair! The Wellness Fair is a free, family-friendly event that is all about celebrating health, wellness, and community connection. Please stop on by during or after race time.

Participation

Whether your participation is in support of the cause, in honor of a loved one, your personal health, or your personal struggles, we encourage you to participate and let your reason drive you to the finish line. #TomorrowNeedsYouHere

Registration Fees

• Early Registration: $20 for the first 10 participants: thereafter $30 (thru 5/27/26 includes t-shirt).
• Regular Registration: $35 (5/27/26 - 6/27/26).
• Packet Pickup: Will be held on Friday June 26th from 3pm-7pm at Small Dog Candle Co 619 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350.
• Shipping: Registration Addon - $10.00 to ship your packet to you.

Additional Information

• T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL and 4XL.
• Weather Policy: The race will be held rain or shine. No refunds are allowed after registration is completed.
• T-Shirt Guarantee: T-shirt sizes guaranteed for all participants registered by May 27th.
• Awards: Overall male and female: Top 3 male and female in each age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

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Register Here

For more details and registration, visit: Run Today for Tomorrow.