Making Strides Against Cancer 5K
Join the third annual Making Strides Against Cancer 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk, benefitting Riverside Cancer Institute’s oncology patients.
Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
9:00 a.m.
Location
Riverside Cancer Institute
200 Riverside Drive, Bourbonnais, IL
Join the 5K Run or 2-Mile Walk
Choose your registration option and support oncology patients at Riverside Cancer Institute.
All proceeds support oncology patients at Riverside Cancer Institute, including patient care packages.
Starting at $25
5K Race Registration
Register for the timed 5K run. Choose standard registration or registration with an official event shirt.
With shirt closes: September 4
Standard registration closes: September 25
Starting at $25
Walk Registration
Register for the 2-mile walk. Choose standard registration or registration with an official event shirt.
With shirt closes: September 4
Standard registration closes: September 25
$15
Making Strides T-Shirt
Purchase an official Making Strides Against Cancer event shirt and show your support.
Shirt orders close: September 4
Purchase T-ShirtSupport the Event as a Sponsor
Event sponsorship helps support oncology patients at Riverside Cancer Institute while giving your organization meaningful visibility before and during race day.
Sponsorship deadline: September 4
$1,000
Platinum Sponsorship
- Company name on back of t-shirt
- Company name on yard sign on course
- Facebook sponsor recognition
- Race packet material distribution
- On-site table at race day event
- 3 free runner registrations
$750
Gold Sponsorship
- Company name on back of t-shirt
- Company name on yard sign on course
- Facebook sponsor recognition
- Race packet material distribution
- 2 free runner registrations
$500
Silver Sponsorship
- Company name on back of t-shirt
- Facebook sponsor recognition
- 1 free runner registration
$250
Bronze Sponsorship
- Facebook sponsor recognition
- 1 free runner registration
$100
Supporting Sponsorship
- Facebook sponsor recognition
- 1 free runner registration
Sponsor a Customized Course Sign
Sponsoring a customized course sign is a meaningful way to honor someone and show support along the route.
$50
Last day to dedicate a sign: September 14
Dedicate a SignAfter checkout, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your order details and event information.
Why It Matters
Your support helps provide resources for oncology patients in our community and helps patients feel seen, supported, and connected during their journey.
Support
Resources that help patients and families navigate a cancer journey with confidence and care.
Connection
Networking and sharing community resources that build awareness.
Care
Patient care packages and practical support for a patient’s journey.
Event Details
A community 5K run and 2-mile walk supporting oncology patients.
Making Strides Against Cancer is a community event dedicated to supporting oncology patients at Riverside Cancer Institute. The event includes a timed 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a community vendor fair running from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Awards will be presented to the top-three male and top-three female finishers with the fastest times in the timed 5K.
Packet Pick-Up & Waiver
Packet pick-up opens at 7:30 a.m. on race day at Riverside Cancer Institute.
All 5K run and 2-mile walk participants must complete a waiver and release form. You may review the waiver and release form here.
Race Day Schedule
a.m. opens
a.m. step-off
a.m. step-off
a.m. celebration
Course Map
Preview the Making Strides Against Cancer course before event day.
Making Strides Against Cancer Course Map
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Key Deadlines
Important dates to keep in mind as you plan for event day.
Registration with Shirt
Last day to register for the 5K or walk with an official event shirt. Shirt-only orders also close this day.
Sponsorships
Last day to become an event sponsor for Making Strides Against Cancer.
Course Signs
Last day to dedicate a customized course sign to honor or remember someone special.
Standard Registration
Last day to register for the 5K run or 2-mile walk without an event shirt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you prepare for event day.
Questions About Making Strides Against Cancer?
Contact the Riverside Healthcare Foundation team for help with registration, sponsorships, course signs, or event details.
Call
ATTN: Riverside Foundation
350 N. Wall St.
Kankakee, IL 60901
