Friends of the Poor® Walk – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 2026 — Crystal Lake, IL

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Crystal Lake, IL
Venue
5517 Northwest Hwy
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Friends of the Poor® Walk - the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle - Crystal Lake
Includes
T-Shirt
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This walking event is free to enter. The Friends of the Poor® Walk, hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake, Illinois, takes place on September 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM. The course covers 3.4 miles. The event is based at 5517 Northwest Hwy. With no registration fee, this is an accessible option for walkers looking to participate in a local community event without cost barriers.

From the Race Organizer
Please join our first annual Friends of the Poor® Walk hosted by St. Thomas the Apostle Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Three Oaks Recreation located at 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. The Friends of the Poor® Walk is a nationwide signature event of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA. This event is meant to raise awareness and funds to support local Conference/Council services to neighbors in need. Your participation will help provide critical funding for safe, affordable temporary housing and essential resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as financial assistance for those in need. This fun-filled event will include refreshments and snacks for everyone. Be sure to participate in our raffle for a chance to win one of several fantastic gift baskets. Choose a 1 mile or 3.4 mile walk around the lake. Registration is free and t-shirts will be available online and after Mass on the weekends of September 12th and 19th. A selection of raffle items will also be available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Friends of the Poor® Walk – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 2026 — Crystal Lake, IL?

Friends of the Poor® Walk – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 2026 — Crystal Lake, IL takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Where is Friends of the Poor® Walk – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 2026 — Crystal Lake, IL held?

Friends of the Poor® Walk – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 2026 — Crystal Lake, IL is held at 5517 Northwest Hwy in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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