Gifts of Love Community 5K
Matteson, United States • 20 Jun 2026
Event overview
The DBC GIFTS OF LOVE COMMUNITY 5K takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Flossmoor, Illinois. The in-person event is held at Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve, 4162 Vollmer Rd., Flossmoor, IL 60422. There are two event options:
- 5K - in-person run/walk at Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve
- Virtual 5K - participants choose their own route
The in-person route uses a paved trail and is organized as a 5K. Virtual participants may follow their own route and may view a livestream of the opening ceremony on the event Facebook page.
Logistics and purpose
The event raises funds for book bags, school supplies, and gift cards for homeless school-aged children in the Chicago south suburbs. The stated fundraising goal is $25,000 and the organizer is DBC Gifts Of Love, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Richton Park, IL.
Registration details from the organizer: in-person registration opens February 9, 2026, and virtual registration opens November 21, 2025. Online registration closes June 8, 2026; on-site registration is available on the day of the event. Entry fees listed are $25 for the in-person 5K and $30 for the virtual 5K. Online registrants receive an event t-shirt; in-person shirts are picked up at registration and virtual shirts are mailed. Refreshments will be available along the course and after the event, and a medal ceremony is planned for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.