Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/Walk
About this race
Honoring Shannon: Running Together, Keeping Her Light Alive
Welcome to the official donation page for the Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run.
Each year, our community gathers to run, walk, and remember Shannon McNamara—a proud Rolling Meadows High School alumna, extraordinary athlete, beloved daughter, and cherished friend whose life was tragically cut short during her college years.
To those who knew her, Shannon was a radiant presence. On the field and track, she was a fiercely dedicated competitor; off it, she was a compassionate, loyal friend who brought warmth, laughter, and genuine kindness to everyone around her. She truly embodied what it means to be a Mustang and a leader in our community.
Though Shannon was taken from us far too soon, her vibrant spirit, athletic legacy, and light continue to inspire everything we do.
Why We Run & How Your Support Helps
The Shannon McNamara Memorial Run is more than a race; it is a celebration of a life lived with purpose, energy, and love. All proceeds and donations directly support the Shannon McNamara Memorial Scholarship Fund, ensuring that deserving students and athletes at Rolling Meadows High School receive support to pursue their higher education goals in Shannon’s honor.
Whether you are lacing up your running shoes, walking with family, or supporting from afar with a financial contribution, your generosity ensures that Shannon’s legacy of strength, community, and joy lives on.
Thank you for honoring Shannon, supporting our students, and helping us keep her light shining bright.
Race Day Instructions: ****Different Location than Last Year****
Park your cars at Rolling Meadows High School. The starting line for runners will be on Central Rd. in front of the high school. Walkers will form a gauntlet in the lot for the runners to run through at start before walking in behind the runners! The race will conclude on the track in the stadium at Rolling Meadows High School. The 400m kids race (10 years old and under) will be at the conclusion of the 5k race/2m walk!
Race day registration and packet pick-up opens at 8 a.m. on the day of the event.
Age Groups and Award Categories (5k Only):
One overall male/female
Male/Female Age Groups:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run
Walking
Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Rolling Meadows, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 5:55 PM local time (CDT) in Rolling Meadows on October 25, 2026 — 10h 38m of daylight.
Course
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- Rolling Meadows 5K Races 4 races
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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, 5 Rolling Meadows events
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