St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships
About this race
Sunday, September 20th, 2026, 9:00 am
6K Run (3.71 miles)
2Km Walk (1.2 miles)
Vollmer Road Trails, Olympia Fields, Illinois
Join us for the annual St. Veronica 6k run for scholarships, which will take place on the 6k loop of the Cook County Forest Preserve Vollmer Grove Trail. This event is being held to support the St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry Scholarship program. People of all ages are welcome to participate in this family-friendly event by running or walking their way to help our ministry reach its goal. The race starts at 9:00 am and will take place on the trails at Vollmer Grove. So, if you're ready to take on the challenge, tie up your running shoes and get ready to run!
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What is included with your race entry:
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A first-class running experience
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Chip-timing for accurate results
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A totally set-up and well-marked course
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One-of-a-kind Prizes and Race Swag
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Early Bird Registration: Anyone who registers by September 18, 2026, will receive a complimentary St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships T-shirt.
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Race Day Registration: Feel free register between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. on race day. $40 per participant (t-shirt not guaranteed)
Start Times: 9:00 am
Race Options:
6K Run: Timed event for competitive runners
2K Walk: Perfect for all ages and fitness levels
Packet Pickup: Will take place on race day at the start area at 8:00 am.
Course Type: Paved Trail
Stroller friendly? Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes (On a Leash)
Transportation: Parking is available at the start area. An overflow lot is available off Flossmoor Road, approximately 1 mile from the start of the event. If you park at the Flossmoor Road Lot, turn left to enter the trails. The Olympia Fields Metra station, located on the Metra Electric line, is approximately 2 Miles from the start area.
Awards: We will award medals to the top three overall finishers and the top three in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Awards will be presented at approximately 10:15 am.
The course time limit is 90 minutes.
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St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships
Walking
St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 2K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levels
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Olympia Fields, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 6:51 PM local time (CDT) in Olympia Fields on September 20, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.
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2026 results — St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships
St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships · 39 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cooke | 22:50 | 6:09 /mi |
| 2 | B. Moore | 28:00 | 7:33 /mi |
| 3 | Elston Terrell | 29:33 | 7:58 /mi |
| 4 | Michelle Nelson | 30:17 | 8:10 /mi |
| 5 | Lukas Lanowski | 34:52 | 9:24 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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