Run for the Stars
About this race
For 23 years, Run for the STARS has had one simple goal: bringing people together to celebrate and support those with disabilities and their families. Here at College Church, we call those who participate in our disability ministry "STARS," which stands for "Seeking To Always Reflect the Savior." Whether you register to run, walk, or simply make a donation, 100% of the proceeds go to supporting the STARS community. Your participation helps fund scholarships for STARS to attend retreats or summer camps (individually and/or with their families), and also provides a grant to STARS Family Services (a separate 401(c)3), providing job coaching for STARS. Come be part of "More Than a Race" on Saturday, September 19 at 8 a.m. as we run, walk and cheer on the STARS on an all-new course route through the tree-lined streets of Wheaton.
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Running
Run for the STARS 2026 5K
Run for the STAR 2026 STARS Dash
5K
Kids Dash 7 years old and under
STARS Dash
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wheaton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 6:55 PM local time (CDT) in Wheaton on September 19, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
Course
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- Wheaton Running Calendar 2026 11 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 11 Wheaton events
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