The 5K Monarch March
About this race
The Monarch Organization is hosting and ready for another 5K this summer! Donations this year will also be given to the children suffering in St. Jude Hospital. This year we are adding a new addition… TEAMS! Invite your family, friends, sports teams, and workplaces to a friendly competition! We’d love for you to join us.
Come walk, run, or simply enjoy a sunny day at beautiful Busse Woods (Picnic Grove 32) as we come together for a great cause. The trail is an easy, peaceful 1.6-mile route—flat and accessible for all ages—with a turnaround point to guide us back to the picnic area. After the walk, we invite you to stick around for backyard games and laughter.
The Monarch Organization, it is a non-profit that donates to children in need. Our parents started this organization when Piper, our sister, suddenly passed away at a young age. We have now restarted Monarch after a couple of years of no events. In past years, donations and money we have raised have gone to Make-A-Wish, St. Jude's, and local pediatric hospices. We are helping other children who are suffering because every child deserves to be a kid!
We’d be so grateful to see you there—walking beside us, remembering, and giving back.
With love,
Cate and Charlie Dejlitko
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Running
Monarch March, 5K Walk/Run
We can't believe the big day is almost here! Here's everything you need to know: 📍 Location: Busse Woods Picnic Grove #32 (Use Waze for accurate directions) The entrance is on Biesterfield Road, just east of I-290. If you pass Alexian Brothers Hospital, you've gone too far. Turn onto Beisner Road (the first light after the highway). It may feel like you're entering the hospital, but keep following the road around the curve. It will lead to a series of parking lots—we're at the far end, so please be patient and follow our posted signs! ☕ Need a morning pick-me-up? There's a Starbucks and a Dunkin' just past the hospital on Biesterfield Road. 🕗 Schedule of Events: Registration opens at 8:00 AM Please arrive early to check in, pick up your race T-shirt (if pre-registered), and warm up! Race begins around 9:00 AM We’ll kick off with some thank-yous and the big reveal of how much we raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Runners, please head to the front of the starting area. A running clock will be available so you can track your time. 🏃♀️🏃 After You Finish: Whether you walk or run the 5K, stick around after for snacks and games—weather permitting. Fingers crossed for no rain! 💵 Walk-in Registration: We are still accepting participants! However, T-shirts are no longer available for late sign-ups. The cost is $30 for walk-ins. Payment options: Cash or Zelle to 847-840-5181 🚻 Restrooms: Bathroom facilities are available on site. Thank you so much for your support—it has truly been overwhelming. The Dejlitkos
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