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Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K

Name: Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Joliet

Joliet, United States • 6 Jun 2026

Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K

The event is a community 5K taking place on June 6, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois. The course runs along the Rock Run Greenway Trail and starts and ends at Cemeno's Pizza, 1630 Essington Road. The distance is 5K (3.1 miles).

All proceeds from the event benefit the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation. Funds raised are designated to support local cancer patients and their families. The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that is operated entirely by volunteers.

Registration opened on February 27, 2026 and closed on April 1, 2026. The published registration fee was $30.00. The event was limited to 175 runners and was listed as open to all age groups. An early bird discount was offered during the registration period.

Registration included race entry, a T-shirt, and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Joliet

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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