Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run 2026

The Blessings in a Backpack Chicago chapter presents the seventh annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run! Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Chicago Blessings currently feeds 6,000 kids each weekend, however, there are over 150,000 food-insecure kids throughout Chicagoland. The race is a “Do It Yourself” 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 15. Those who registered by October 9 will receive their t-shirt prior to the race.  We will ship shirts after the race to everyone who registers after October 10. Registration prices: $25 for student (under 23) $75 for adult (23 and over) $175 for a family (up to five people in the same household)* *Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address. For more information about the Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, visit chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org Be a Team Captain: We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of Chicagoland high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups. Click here for step-by-step instructions for creating and inviting people to join your team. Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Starting Line Sponsor: $1,000 Logo on back of race t-shirt* T-shirts and entry for two Finish Line Sponsor: $5,000 Logo on event web page Logo on electronic invitation Logo on back of race t-shirt* T-shirts and entry for 10 *For sponsors committed by October 2 To secure a sponsorship, set up a corporate team, or any other questions about the event please contact Dan Summins at: DanS@BlessingsinaBackpack.org