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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville IL
5K · 1 Mile
60–76°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
62–78°F
rain
2024
68–86°F
dry
2023
61–78°F
rain
2022
61–89°F
dry
2021
68–80°F
rain
2020
48–67°F
dry
2019
66–82°F
dry
2018
64–85°F
rain
2017
63–89°F
dry
2016
65–76°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 20
Sunny · 54–75°F
Sunday, Sep 20starts near 54°F · 10% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center presents
Race to Zero
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL
Registration Details
- Cost: $35 per person for the 5k
- Family Rate: $35 per family for the 1 mile walk
- Packet Pickup: Begins at 8:00 AM
Race Schedule
- Timed 5K Start: 9:00 AM
- Family Walk Start: 9:15 AM
Event Features
- Activity: Annual family friendly Race to Zero event
- Options: 5k chip-timed Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
- Inclusions: All Runners will receive a t-shirt
- Bonus: Participants who raise over $100 receive a ZCenter Race Bag!
Sponsorship & Fundraising
- Sponsoring: Interested in Sponsoring? Download the 2026 Sponsor Packet Here.
- Fundraising Tips: Need Some Fundraising Tips? Download the 2026 Fundraising Guide Here.
More Information
For further details, please visit the official race page: Race to Zero.
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