Carrera de las Rosas
About this race
Inaugural Carrera de las Rosas a 5K Run, 1K Walk, and .5K Wheelchair Roll is more than a race, it is a community gathering rooted in movement, inclusion, and purpose. Held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Illinois, this special event invites runners, walkers, wheelchair users, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities to come together for a meaningful day of wellness, solidarity, and celebration. Participants will experience an uplifting atmosphere that honors community, faith, culture, and the power of showing up for one another.
Carrera is designed to be welcoming and family-friendly, offering a 5K race for those ready to challenge themselves, a 1K walk for individuals, families, elders, children for participants who prefer a shorter route, a Kid Run (ages 6-12) and a .5K wheelchair roll that intentionally centers disAbility inclusion and community participation. Whether you come to run, walk, roll, cheer, volunteer, or connect, Carrera de las Rosas is an opportunity to be part of something larger—an event that celebrates belonging, joy, and collective participation.
Registrants will receive an inaugural t-shirt, a bib and while supplies last, an inaugural gift! Carrera registration opens at 8:00 a.m. The 5k starts at 9:00 a.m. and the 1k walk is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Kid Run at 11am and the .5k wheelchair roll at 11:30 a.m. Each in-person participant receives a medal and a rose upon completing their run, walk, or stroll. This rose is an intentional act of cultural and spiritual significance: participants are invited to lay their rose before Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe to honor their personal intention—whether gratitude, remembrance, healing, advocacy, or a prayer for community strength. We have timed it so participant completion is before noon for the Rosary.
We believe that one of the defining features of the Carrera de las Rosas is the virtual companion runner tradition, where every participant is encouraged to symbolically run “alongside” someone who could not attend or cannot physically make the journey. This may include a friend, elder, loved one, ancestor, or community member whose presence participants carry with them. This gesture reinforces interdependence, belonging, and the belief that our movements, whether big or small, are shared across our diverse communities.
Hosted by the National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities (CNLD), Carrera de las Rosas reflects a vision of community where health, accessibility, and inclusion go hand in hand. This event celebrates the strength of our communities while helping build awareness and support for a more equitable and accessible future for all.
Inaugural Carrera de las Rosas, una carrera de 5K, 1K de caminata y 0,5K en silla de ruedas, es más que una carrera, es una reunión comunitaria arraigada en el movimiento, la inclusión y el propósito. Celebrado en el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Des Plaines, Illinois, este evento especial invita a corredores, caminantes, usuarios de silla de ruedas, familias y simpatizantes de todas las edades y capacidades a reunirse para un día significativo de bienestar, solidaridad y celebración. Los participantes experimentarán un ambiente alentador que honra a la comunidad, la fe, la cultura y el poder de apoyarse mutuamente.
Carrera está diseñada para ser acogedora y familiar, ofreciendo una carrera de 5K para quienes desean ponerse a prueba, una caminata de 1K para individuos, familias, personas mayores, niñas y niños, para participantes que prefieren una ruta más corta, una Carrera Infantil (edades 6–12) y una rodada en silla de ruedas de .5K que intencionalmente centra la inclusión de las personas con discapacidades y la participación comunitaria. Ya sea que venga a correr, caminar, rodar, animar, ofrecerse como voluntario/a o conectarse con otras personas, la Carrera de las Rosas es una oportunidad para formar parte de algo más grande: un evento que celebra el sentido de pertenencia, la alegría y la participación colectiva.
Personas registrada recibirá una camiseta inaugural, un bib y, hasta agotar existencias, ¡un regalo inaugural! El registro el día de la Carrera abre a las 8:00 a.m. La carrera de 5K comienza a las 9:00 a.m., la caminata de 1K está programada para las 10:00 a.m., la Carrera Infantil a las 11:00 a.m. y la rodada en silla de ruedas de .5K a las 11:30 a.m. Cada participante (en vivo) recibe una medalla y una rosa al completar su carrera, caminata o recorrido. Esta rosa representa un acto intencional de significado cultural y espiritual: se invita a las y los participantes a colocar su rosa ante Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe para honrar una intención personal, ya sea de gratitud, recuerdo, sanación, defensa de derechos o una oración por la fortaleza de la comunidad. Hemos programado el evento para que todas las personas participantes puedan completar sus actividades antes del Rosario del mediodía.
Creemos que una de las características que define a la Carrera de las Rosas es la tradición del corredor o corredora virtual acompañante, donde se anima a cada participante a correr simbólicamente “junto a” alguien que no pudo asistir o no puede realizar físicamente el recorrido. Esto puede incluir a una amistad, una persona mayor, un ser querido, un ancestro o integrante de la comunidad cuya presencia las y los participantes llevan consigo. Este gesto refuerza la interdependencia, el sentido de pertenencia y la creencia de que nuestros movimientos, grandes o pequeños, son compartidos entre nuestras diversas comunidades.
Organizada por The National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities (CNLD - Spanish acronym: Coalición Nacional para Latinxs con Discapacidades), la Carrera de las Rosas refleja una visión de comunidad donde la salud, la accesibilidad y la inclusión van de la mano. Este evento celebra la fortaleza de nuestras comunidades mientras ayuda a crear conciencia y apoyo para un futuro más equitativo y accesible para todas las personas.
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Running
Virtual Carrera Run - 5k
Virtual Carrera Run - 1k
Virtual Carrera Roll - Wheelchair Roll
Carrera de las Rosas - 5k Cross Country Run
Packet pick up is at the Pastoral Center. Please enter through River Road.
Caminata de las Rosas - 1k Cross Country Walk/Run
Packet pick up is at the Pastoral Center. Please enter through River Road.
Carrera de las Rosas Kids Run
Packet pick up is at the Pastoral Center. Please enter through River Road. The Carrera de las Rosas Kids Run will take place at the entrance of the Shrine by the arches.
Wheelchair
Rodada de las Rosas en silla de redas - 0.5k Wheelchair Roll
Packet pick up is at the Pastoral Center. Please enter through River Road. The Carrera de las Rosas Kids Run will take place at the entrance of the Shrine by the arches. If you need assistance please call (779) 349-9206.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Des Plaines, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 8:20 PM local time (CDT) in Des Plaines on June 1, 2026 — 15h 02m of daylight.
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2026 results — Carrera de las Rosas
194 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Carrera de las Rosas - 5k Cross Country Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Zacarías | 18:47 | 6:03 /mi |
| 2 | Jennifer Calderon | 19:38 | 6:19 /mi |
| 3 | Brandon Zarate | 20:32 | 6:37 /mi |
| 4 | Rosibell Pineda | 20:52 | 6:43 /mi |
| 5 | Nayeli Calderon | 21:39 | 6:58 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Des Plaines events
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