Run, Walk & Roll - Geneva 2026 Supporting Marklund
Run, Walk & Roll - Geneva 2026 Supporting Marklund
About Run, Walk & Roll - Geneva
Join Marklund for our 14th Annual Run, Walk & Roll–Geneva 5K and 1-Mile Event, Presented by Fitch Foundation! This premier community event welcomes participants, fundraisers, donors, sponsors and volunteers to support our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.
Whether you're a competitive 5K runner or simply enjoy a leisurely walk, there's a place for you. Come together with friends, family and neighbors to make an impact!
Sunday, October 18th
8:15 a.m. 5K wheelchair race start
8:30 a.m. 5K and 1-Mile start
The Wheelchair Race Division is for 5K participants who use racing wheelchairs to safely and competitively complete the course.
Marklund Hyde Center
1S450 Wyatt Dr.
Geneva, IL 60134
What you can expect!
- Participant medal + Marklund friendship bracelet — for the first 500 registrants!
- Finisher car magnet — grab yours as you cross the finish line!
- 5K chip timing with division awards and special prizes to overall winners
- Party in the Park featuring delicious food & beverage, and entertainment:
- Buona crispy chicken sandwiches, hotdogs, sausages, and cookies
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
- Jake’s Bagels
- Starbucks Coffee
- BUBBL’R Antioxidant Sparking Water
- Windy City Mobile Fun — Chicagoland's largest mobile game theater
- Iconic Allstar Wildcat Cheerleaders
...& More
Early Bird pricing until October 1st.
| Registration Options: 5K: $40 1- Mile: $30 Sweatshirt deadline has passed. Extras may be sold at packet pick-up and/or race day. | |
Date
Starts at: October 18, 2026 8:30 AM
Ends at: October 18, 2026 10:30 AM
Location
Marklund Hyde Center
1S450 Wyatt Drive
Geneva,IL 60134 USA
Contact
Natalie Sarby
630-593-5461
nsarby@marklund.org
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Marklund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving infants, children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities and complex healthcare needs. Our residential, educational, and day services in Geneva and Elgin, along with an additional Day School in Bloomingdale, aim to provide a safe and purposeful life for each individual we serve.
100% of the net proceeds goes towards serving our mission to make everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.
Thank you for your support!
