Registration Is Now Open For Runners, Sponsors, Volunteers For Christmas Without Cancer 5K

EVERGREEN PARK, IL – One of the most popular races in the south suburbs is looking for sponsors and volunteers when the eleventh annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk returns Saturday, Sept. 20.

The highly visible Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk is the largest and most important fundraiser of the year for the organization. The 2025 race is estimated to attract over 1,200 participants and raise more than $100,000.

For over two decades, Christmas Without Cancer has aided thousands of adults, children and their families across the Chicago area by providing holiday gifts, as well as everyday necessities to local families that are stricken with cancer. The organization quietly identifies and adopts multiple families throughout the year and supplies them with gift cards for groceries, medications, gas, and other “need” items, as well as helping with mortgage payments, rent, tuition, daycare, and travel-related expenses for treatment.

To achieve this mission, Christmas Without Cancer is seeking sponsors for the race. Sponsorship levels are available ranging from $100 to $2,500 for businesses seeking to market their brand to thousands of potential customers, while helping to support an incredible cause. Deadline for sponsorships is Friday, Aug. 22. In-kind donations are also appreciated. For more information on sponsoring, please email cwcrunwalk@gmail.com.

The 5K Run/Walk is also actively seeking volunteers to help in several areas both prior to and during the race. All volunteers receive an event t-shirt, an invitation to the event after party provided by Outback Steakhouse, and the chance to win one of ten $50 VISA gift cards. Students seeking service hours are welcome to volunteer. Those interested in volunteering should visit christmaswithoutcancer.org/5k.

Registration is now open by visiting Christmas Without Cancer 5K. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt, medal with an option for chip timing available for those who choose to run the course. Runners and walkers must register BEFORE Aug. 31, to guarantee a race T-shirt. Online registration will close Friday, Sept. 12 at noon.

In 2024, Christmas Without Cancer exceeded all previous years by providing financial assistance to approximately 598 families throughout the year, and 114 families during the Christmas season.