Run for Their Lives 5K
About the Event
Join us on June 20th at 9am for a Run & Walk benefitting the homeless pets of NAWS Humane Society.
The event will take place at Hickory Creek Preserve – Laporte Access Road, offering a beautiful natural setting as you run (or walk!) to help save lives.
This race will be timed by Its Race Time where you will receive realtime updates on your timing.
There will be post race food and refreshments available as well as an awards ceremony!
Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual walker, or simply an animal lover who wants to make a difference, this event is for you. Every registration directly supports the medical care, food, shelter, and lifesaving programs that give NAWS pets a second chance.
We kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home for this event due to permitting issues!
Join fellow runners on May 22, 2026 for the Run for Their Lives 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Mokena.
Races Offered
Running
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
T-shirt & packet pick up is available Thursday May 21st from 2-6pm at the Humane Society of Marathon County (HSMC). Please Note: picking up t-shirts after Thursday May 21st will be limited to the normal business hours of HSMC. *Packages will be sent Thursday May 21st to those participants that choose the mailing option. Run/Walk anywhere & anytime that works for you prior to Saturday May 30th! To be eligible for a medal, upload your time and route by 11:59pm on Friday May 29th.
In-Person 5K Run/Walk
Drive up t-shirt & packet pick up is available Friday May 29th from 2-6pm at Immanuel Baptist Church (East parking lot) Walk up t-shirt & packet pick up will be available at Immanuel Baptist Church (East parking lot) race day from 7:30-8:30am. If registered before May 21st participants may choose to have their t-shirts & packets mailed to them.
5K Run/Walk
About Mokena
Run for Their Lives 5K takes place in Mokena, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
