The 5K Monarch March

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: The 5K Monarch March
• Date: 2026-06-07
• Location: Busse Woods, Grove 32, Elk Grove Village, IL
• Registration: Register Here

❤️ Supporting a Cause

• Beneficiary: Donations this year will be given to the children suffering in St. Jude Hospital.
• Team Participation: Invite your family, friends, sports teams, and workplaces to a friendly competition!
• Community Engagement: Come walk, run, or simply enjoy a sunny day at beautiful Busse Woods as we come together for a great cause.
• Organizational Background: The Monarch Organization is a non-profit that donates to children in need.

🌳 Event Details

• Trail Information: The trail is an easy, peaceful 1.6-mile route—flat and accessible for all ages.
• Turnaround Point: There will be a turnaround point to guide us back to the picnic area.
• Post-Race Activities: Invite you to stick around for backyard games and laughter.
• Past Contributions: In past years, donations have gone to Make-A-Wish, St. Jude's, and local pediatric hospices.

🙏 Join Us

• Participation: We’d be so grateful to see you there—walking beside us, remembering, and giving back.
• Event Motivation: We are helping other children who are suffering because every child deserves to be a kid!
• Personal Note: Our parents started this organization when Piper, our sister, suddenly passed away at a young age.
• Gratitude: With love, Cate and Charlie Dejlitko.