Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk

Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk

Guiding Light is proud to host our fourth annual 5k Run/Walk. Guiding Light is a donor-funded Christian non-profit dedicated to helping men & women recover from addiction and the associated chaos of a life consumed by substance abuse. All race proceeds support Guiding Light programming.

Event Information

• Course Details: Our race course will take you on a 3.1 mile loop in and around beautiful Millennium Park beginning and ending at the Grant Pavilion where awards will be presented after the race.
• Timed Event: This is a timed event! Whether this is your first 5K or your 100th, we will have your finish time upon crossing the finish line!
• Start Time: RACE START TIME 9AM

Packet Pick-Up

• Time: Packet pick-up will begin the morning of the event at 8am under the Grant Pavilion at Millennium Park.

Family, Friends, and Dogs

• Supporters Welcome: We hope that you bring your family and friends to show support and enjoy themselves. Snacks and water will be provided.
• Dog Policy: If your four-legged friends want to check out what we are doing, please bring them along! Dogs must be on a leash the entire time of the event.
• Start Order: Runners/Walkers with dogs will also start the race after participants without dogs. Please be prepared to clean up after your dog.

Race Day Swag

• Swag Bag: Each runner/walker will receive a swag bag and a Guiding Light Strides 5k Run/Walk t-shirt.
• Shirt Size: In order to guarantee a shirt in the size requested please register by September 19th.

Donate

• Support Without Running: Want to help support Guiding Light but aren't interested in running? Support your local community and Donate Here!

Sponsorship

• Opportunities: If you are interested in sponsoring this event we have some great perks and recognition opportunities.
• Contact: For more information please reach out to [email protected].