Strides for Unicef
About this race
Quantify your steps for a cause! UNICEF in Lake County is hosting a 5K Fun Run on August 29.
The location of our event is 651 Old Checker Rd Willow Stream Park. Whether you are a runner, a casual walker, or looking for a fun family activity, we have an event for you. Our fun run is structured to accommodate participants of all ages, starting from 5. Alongside the path, the event offers a full community festival featuring food, sponsor booths, and interactive games for all attendees. The race begins at 9:00AM, but we recommend that all participants arrive an hour early to check in grab their swag! All net proceeds from this event directly benefit UNICEF. Your registration and fundraising efforts directly empower UNICEF to protect children's rights worldwide, ensuring every child has access to an equitable future. Learn more about our mission at https://www.unicefusa.org/.
Race Day Schedule
8:00 AM-8:45 AM: Check-in, T-shirt Pickup, and Day-Of Registration opens
9:00 AM: Run Starts
10:15 AM-11:30 AM : Post-Race Events & Celebration
Not available but still want to contribute? DONATE NOW 100% of donations go to UNICEF. Donate now to support our cause even further! Click this link to donate DIRECTLY to UNICEF's Every Child Fund: Click here to donate
The Every Child Fund is one of the most important, valuable tools of UNICEF. This flexible fund allows UNICEF to make proactive, real-time, decisions to quickly provide aid to overlooked communities and crises.
Have any questions? Email aaryadas09@gmail.com or call 224-474-8570.
Interested in sponsoring our event? Want to showcase your organization? Whether you want to become an official sponsor or engage with participants at an information tent, we want to feature you. Complete this form below to get started: Partnership Form
**This race is not professionally timed. 100% of net proceeds go to UNICEF.
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Running
5K Fun Run
**This event is approximately 5 kilometers. **This race is not professionally timed.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Buffalo Grove, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 7:30 PM local time (CDT) in Buffalo Grove on August 29, 2026 — 13h 16m of daylight.
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