The We Love Teachers 5K in Elk Grove Village starts at 8:00 AM, so plan your travel and pre-race logistics accordingly. This 5K running event takes place on October 10, 2026, in the Elk Grove Village area along E Higgins Road/Route 72, west of N Arlington Heights Road. Entry fees range from $20 to $50. The early morning start time is typical for local road races, giving you time to handle registration, warm up, and settle into your race routine before the gun goes off. If you're driving in from out of town, account for Chicago-area traffic patterns and allow extra buffer time to locate parking near the venue.
From the Race Organizer
10 Cities. One Day. One Movement. Form your team here. Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K . Chicago has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event! On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the: 👉 National Day to Move for Education The event will take place at beautiful Busse Woods South (20-25) in Elk Grove Village, IL. We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide is the world's largest simultaneous teacher celebration. 🌎 WHAT YOU’RE JOINING: - 10 in-person races across the U.S. - Thousands of virtual participants nationwide - A shared goal: 👉 Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities. 🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS When educators are healthy, supported, and energized… 👉 Students win 👉 Schools improve 👉 Communities get stronger This is bigger than a race. 👉 It’s a movement. Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time Dedicate your run Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation — often the first time they've heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th. School challenge Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total. 🎽 WHAT YOU GET Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt Finisher medal Official race bib Chip-timed race experience Access to national and local race results Opportunity to appear on the national leaderboard 🎯 GOAL We’re aiming for: 👉 100,000 miles walked or run for educators. Be part of making it happen. All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race. Race will be chip timed. Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. New Awards for this year: Most School Spirit (School with highest participation) Fastest Teacher (Male & Female) Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team) Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE! It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special. Race Day Schedule 7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup 7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up 8:00 Race Start 8:45 Award Ceremony 9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration 💥 CALL TO ACTION!! Register today and be part of the movement. 👉 Spots are limited…. Join Us!
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When is We Love Teachers 5K – Chicago 2026 — Elk Grove Village, IL?
We Love Teachers 5K – Chicago 2026 — Elk Grove Village, IL takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Where is We Love Teachers 5K – Chicago 2026 — Elk Grove Village, IL held?
We Love Teachers 5K – Chicago 2026 — Elk Grove Village, IL is held at E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
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