Vpm Purses in Paradise
About this race
This 5K Run / 1.5M walk goes through the historic Diversatech campus. ALL proceeds support the Virtual Purse Museum. The Vintage Purse Museum, NFP exists to provide workforce development, job training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while enriching the community through history, creativity, and inclusive cultural experiences.
This fun, flat run / walk is part of the Vintage Purse Museum's annual Luau Marketplace. It includes a historic architecture route, live Ukulele music, artwork by Museum employees & volunteers, the museum open house, plus sponsor tents, marketplace, and food trucks. Come join us, have some fun, and help support this important mission.
Registration also includes a ticket for a full museum tour at a later date.
Join fellow runners on August 29, 2026 for the Vpm Purses in Paradise. It's a fantastic 5K, 2.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Manteno.
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Running
5K Run / Walk
Purses in Paradise is an annual fund raiser for the Vintage Purse Museum (NFP). All proceeds go to providing workforce development, job training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while enriching the community through history, creativity, and inclusive cultural experiences. Event includes a luau marketplace with vendors, food trucks, crafts, and more.
Walking
1.5M Fun Walk
About Manteno
Vpm Purses in Paradise takes place in Manteno, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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