Help & Hope 5K

The Help & Hope 5K is a run/walk event supporting mental health, held at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, Illinois. The course features three internal loops within the forest preserve, primarily on asphalt with a small grass section, starting and finishing at the preserve's barn.

Participants receive a commemorative water bottle, and the first 25 registrants also get a canvas tote bag. Organized by Second Act | Scene 2, a nonprofit providing affordable counseling services, the event fosters a supportive atmosphere aimed at raising awareness and funds for mental health services. Registration fees vary, with early bird pricing available before April. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.