George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk
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George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk
The event is an inaugural 5K run/walk on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois. It takes place on the main campus of Joliet Junior College at 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60432. The event benefits the George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet and is organized as a non-profit event; all proceeds and donations go directly to the club.
Event details
The Boys & Girls Club provides educational programming, tutoring, health and life skills, sports and recreation, and meals through the Northern Illinois Food Bank at no cost to its members. The club’s mission statement is to enable young people, especially those who need the most help, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Packet pick-up is available at two locations: Friday, May 30 at the G W Buck Boys & Girls Club (226 E Clinton Street, Joliet) and Saturday, May 31 at the Law Offices of Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC (3260 Executive Drive, Joliet). Race morning packet pick-up begins early on the day of the event. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category from Under 10 through 81 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.