George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk
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Event
The George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is holding an inaugural 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Joliet, IL. The event takes place on the main campus of Joliet Junior College at 1215 Houbolt Road. It is organized to support the George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet. The club’s mission is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” The club provides educational programming and tutoring, health and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation, and meals through the Northern Illinois Food Bank at no cost to its members.
Logistics and awards
Registration opens February 28, 2026, and the event registration fee is listed as $30. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before at the G W Buck Boys & Girls Club, 226 E Clinton Street, Joliet, IL 60432, and on the day of the event at the Law Offices of Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, 3260 Executive Drive, Joliet, IL 60431. This is a non-profit event; all proceeds and donations are designated for the G W Buck Boys & Girls Club. Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each age category: Under 10; 11-15; 16-20; 21-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51-60; 61-70; 71-80; and 81 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.