2025 Race for Our Place SUPPORTING OUR PLACE
2025 Race for Our Place

About 2025 Race for Our Place

Race for Our Place is a family-friendly 5K walk/run benefiting Our Place of New Trier, an organization that supports teens and adults with developmental disabilities.

This fun and inclusive community event will take place on Sunday, October 5 at Community Playfield, 702 Locust Rd, Wilmette. All ages and abilities are welcome—walk, run, roll, or stroll at your own pace!

Check-in/Registration: 10:00-11:00AM
Race Begins: 11:00AM
Post Race Celebration: 11:30AM-1:30PM

After the race, enjoy refreshments, music, and activities for the whole family. It’s a celebration of community, inclusion, and the power of coming together for a great cause.

Proceeds from the event support programs that promote independence, social connection, and lifelong learning for Our Place participants.

Parking: The playfield is located between Wilmette Jr. High School and HighCrest Middle School. Parking will be available at both schools on opposite ends of the course and at Regina Dominican High School.

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Date

Starts at:  October 5, 2025 10:00 AM
Ends at:  October 5, 2025 1:00 PM

Location

Community Playfield
702 Locust Road
Wilmette,IL 60091 USA

Contact

Heather Williamson
847-512-4661
hwilliamson@ourplaceofnewtrier.org

Why Participate?

Join us for a fun and meaningful day that brings our community together in support of Our Place of New Trier!
Whether you walk, run, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps create a more inclusive world for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Proceeds from the race directly support Our Place programs that promote independence, friendship, and a strong sense of belonging.
By registering for the Race for Our Place, you’re not just signing up for a 5K—you’re making a difference in the lives of our participants and their families. Plus, it’s a great way to kick off your fall with friends, neighbors, and community members who care.
Every step you take supports inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity. 

Thank you to our generous event sponsors!