On August 9, 2026, Race For a Ride takes place in Chicago, Illinois at 1730 N. Stockton Dr., featuring a 5K running event. The race starts at 9:00 AM with an entry fee of $75.00. If you're traveling to Chicago for this event, you'll have the flexibility of in-person or virtual participation options, making it accessible whether you plan to run on-site or remotely. This gives you options for race-day logistics as you book your accommodation around your preferred participation method.
From the Race Organizer
🏃♀️ Our 2nd Annual CHARITY 5k - Race For A Ride Race Day is scheduled for August 23rd! Join us for a fun-filled family 5K to help provide a wheelchair-accessible van for Archer and his family! Come walk, run, or roll with us as our community comes together to celebrate an incredible kid whose strength, smile, and spirit inspire everyone around him. Your participation and support will help give his family the gift of freedom, safety, and accessibility through a new wheelchair van. Learn more about Archer, his family, and the fundraiser below! 📅 Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 📍 Location: Lincoln Park (1730 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614) - Grove 2 - Just North of Benjamin Franklin Monument ⏰ Time: Check-in 8:00 AM | Race 9:00 AM 🎟️ Registration: Sign up here on runsignup.com! 🎥 Last Years Race For A Ride Video - Fundraiser Description - Archer Smith is a courageous 10-year-old boy who lives with epilepsy and developmental delay. Archer is non-verbal and immobile, requiring full-time care and specialized support for all of his daily needs. Despite the challenges he faces, Archer brings joy and inspiration to everyone who knows him through his resilience and bright spirit. Archer's family is raising funds for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that will allow them to safely transport him to medical appointments, therapy sessions, school activities, and family outings. As Archer grows, safely lifting and transporting him has become increasingly difficult, making an accessible vehicle a necessity rather than a convenience. Your support will help provide Archer with greater comfort, safety, and access to the world around him while easing the daily challenges faced by his family. Every donation, no matter the size, brings Archer one step closer to the mobility and independence he deserves. Thank you for helping make a meaningful difference in Archer's life. 💙 How You Can Help: - Register to walk, run, or cheer! - Bring your family, strollers, pets, and wheelchairs welcome! - If you DO NOT plan to participate, donations are being accepted here. Participants, please share the link to this site to collect further donations. Donations are tax deductible! Together, we can help Archer's family keep moving forward—one stride at a time.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chicago, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Race For a Ride! 2026 — Chicago, IL takes place on August 23, 2026. The race is held in Chicago, Illinois.
Where is Race For a Ride! 2026 — Chicago, IL held?
Race For a Ride! 2026 — Chicago, IL is held at 1730 N. Stockton Dr. in Chicago, Illinois.
Where can I find hotels near Race For a Ride! 2026 — Chicago, IL?
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