13th Annual Run 4 Home

Pre-registered participants are guaranteed to receive an official

DuPagePads Run 4 Home shirt.

Online registration is available until September 14th.

Click Here to Register

Click Here to Donate to a Fundraising Team or Individual

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an athlete to participate?

No, you don’t need to be an athlete to participate. All ages and abilities are welcome to walk or run.

The 5K distance is 3.1 miles and the 10K is 6.2 miles. The course is USATF and CARA Certified.

New this year is a 1K Family Walk route. See the map below for a description of the course and printable turn-by-turn directions.

Interested in an 8-week training program?  We recommend Hal Higdon’s:

5K Training Program

10K Training Program

Should I register as a walker or runner?

If you would like your race results to be chip-timed, sign up as a runner. Runners are also eligible for awards based on their age, gender and finishing time. The course is USATF and CARA Certified.

Walkers and participants in the Family Walk distance will not be chip-timed. For safety, baby joggers are only permitted for those who are walking.

Is the race chip-timed?

Yes! Check back here for race results. Awards will be given by age and gender and an awards ceremony will take place that morning at 9:30am.

What is included in my registration?

All registered runners and walkers will receive:

• a technical t-shirt,
• event bib (runners’ bibs will have timing chips),
• water on the course,
• snacks after the race
• entry into a free door prize drawing and
• a virtual goody bag with coupons sent out after the race.

Can kids participate?

Yes! Kids ages 6-13 can sign up to run the 5K or 10K or walk.

The top three 5K and 10K runners in this category will be eligible for the Ross K. MacNeill Award, given on the stage at the award presentation at 9:30am.

*NEW this year – Kids Corner featuring face painting, games, prizes, magic tricks & more.

Do I have to pay for my baby or toddler?

The race is free for children 5 and under.

Are jogging strollers or dogs permitted on the course?

For your safety, strollers and baby joggers are only permitted in the 5K Walk.

All other wheeled vehicles (excluding wheelchairs) and dogs are prohibited.

When does online registration close? Are there opportunities to register by mail or in person?

Click Here to Register

Registrations can also be completed by filling out this brochure and mailing or dropping off at 601 West Liberty, Wheaton with your registration payment.

In person registration is available at 703 West Liberty, Wheaton on Friday, September 15th from 4:00pm-7:00pm or Race Day, 6:30am-7:30am.

Register before August 19th and take advantage of Early Bird pricing! Pre-registered participants are guaranteed to receive an official DuPagePads Run 4 Home shirt!

When is packet pick-up?

Packet Pickup will be available outside DuPagePads Client Service Center, 703 West Liberty, Wheaton:

• Friday, September 15 from 4:00pm-7:00pm
• Race Day from 6:30am-7:30am

Participants will receive a t-shirt and shirts sizes are based on a first-come, first-served basis. In an effort to be more green, all participants will be emailed a virtual goody bag with coupons following the race.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

A friend or family member may pick up your packet for you if they show physical or electronic proof of registration.

Where should I park?

Parking is available at the municipal lot on the intersection of Carlton and Liberty. Do not use the parking garage.

Will water be provided?

Water stations will be available on Madison & Carlton, and near the Start/Finish Line.

Will there be food?

Delicious food and beverages will be provided in the registration tent.

*NEW this year – Kids Corner featuring face painting, games, prizes, magic tricks & more.

What if it rains on race day?

Rain or shine, the race is on! Exceptions will be made in the case of lightning or if another safety issue should arise.

Please note our safety communication system of signs throughout the course. At the start line and the water station, a sign with a color will signify course safety in the case of an emergency.

GREEN = Proceed

YELLOW = Slow Down, Proceed with Caution

RED = Slow Down, Consider Stopping, Follow Official Instruction

BLACK = Stop, Event Cancelled, Follow Official Instruction

Will there be a bag check to hold my items while I’m on the course?

Bag Check will be available under the large registration tent.

What are the Award Categories? Did I hear you were giving Door Prizes?

The Awards Ceremony will begin at 9:30am. Awards will include:

• Top 3 individual fundraisers
• Top 3 team fundraisers
• NEW – Largest Participating Congregation…Members of the largest congregation team will receive a FREE ticket each to our 15th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast on November 8th, 2017
• Largest organization participating (company, service group, etc.)
• King of the Hill – Be the first male and female to reach the top of the hill at Manchester and Bridge street (about a half a mile into the race) and be crowned King & Queen of the Hill!
• Top 3 overall male and female finishers
• Top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K Run and 10K Run in each age division:

– The Ross K. MacNeill Award (14 & under),
– 15-19,
– 20-24,
– 25-29,
– 30-34,
– 35-39,
– 40-44,
– 45-49,
– 50-54,
– 55-59,
– 60-64,
– 65-69,
– 70-74,
– 75-79,
– 80+

All registered runners and walkers will be entered in a door prize drawing. Check the large board near the registration tent after the race to see if you are a winner.

Can I take video or pictures?

Yes! Please do and share on social media. Feel free to “tag” our page @DuPagePads.

Is there anything to do after the race?

Following the event, be sure to stay around and visit our vendor tents!

• There will also be delicious food and beverages provided in the registration tent.
• An award ceremony will take place at 9:30 am.
• Run results and event photos will be posted at: www.padsrun.org after the race.
• NEW this year – Kids Corner featuring face painting, games, prizes, magic tricks & more.

Where can I find my race results and see event photos?

Runners can view their times at kiosks or the Timing Company table near the finish line.

Run results and event photos will be posted at: www.padsrun.org after the race.

If I can’t attend, can I have a refund?

Sorry, no refunds. However, your admission fee will go towards housing programs and support services for families and individuals who are homeless in DuPage County.

For any further questions, please contact Linda Flo at 630.682.3846, ext. 2520 or LFlo@dupagepads.org

Thank You to our Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

• JD Norman Industries

Gold Sponsor

• Exelon Generation
• First Trust Portfolios
• Innovator
• Invesco
• Suburban Life Media

Silver Sponsor

• Chick-fil-A, Wheaton
• Jane Doyle
• Mitchell Swaback Charities
• Ostrander Construction, Inc.
• Ray & Mary Schulte
• Tuk Tuk Naperville

Bronze Sponsor

• Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
• Athletico
• Coldwell Banker
• Crowe Horwath
• Dynacom
• Evergreen Bank Group
• Executive Realty Group
• Kindred Coffee Roasters
• Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co., Inc.
• Jim & Kathy Schlesser
• Naperville Running Company
• Prime Lending
• Pro-line Safety Products
• Rotary Club of Wheaton
• Spraying Systems Co.
• The Avery Coonley School
• Thrivent Financial
• Valerie Jungels and Ron Dictor

Sponsorship Opportunities and Levels

For more information, contact Linda at LFlo@dupagepads.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

DuPagePads Run 4 Home needs more than 200 volunteers on race day. Groups are welcome!

Registered volunteers receive continental breakfast, volunteer t-shirt and certificate confirming hours completed.

Positions Include:

• Set-up – 5:00am-8:00am
• Registration Workers – 6:30am-8:00am
• Water Station Attendants – 7:00am – 11:00am*
• Course Cheerleaders – 7:00am – 11:00am*
• Traffic Monitors – 7:00 – 11:00am*

*Volunteers to help clean-up from 10:00am-11:00am.

For more information or to register as a volunteer, please contact Josie Mattern, Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@dupagepads.org or 630.682.3846, ext. 3500.

Click here for a flyer

Course Map

Printable course map with turn by turn directions

The course is USATF and CARA Certified.

The 1K Family Walk is highlighted on the map in blue.

Water stations will be available on Madison and Carlton, and near the Start/Finish Line.

A First Aid Station will be available near the Start/Finish Line.

View last year’s:

5K Results – 2016 10K Results – 2016 Photos – 2016