George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet Inaugural 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

Please join us in supporting the George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet by participating in our Inaugural 5K Run/Walk.

🎯Mission Statement

The Mission Statement of the Boys & Girls Club: “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

🏫Club Services

• Educational Programming: At no cost to our members, the Club provides educational programming and tutoring.
• Health and Life Skills: We offer health and life skills programs, sports, fitness, and recreation.
• Nutrition: Meals are provided through the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
• Safe Environment: We create a safe place for young people to learn and grow.

💖Support Our Mission

With your support, we cannot only continue to provide our members with vital services and opportunities but can grow our membership and provide services to a larger portion of our community. Donations in any amount are a great way to support the G W Buck Boys & Girls Club even if you can’t take part in the event. To donate, please visit our website: bgcjoliet.com.

This is a non-profit event. All proceeds and donations go directly to the G W Buck Boys & Girls Club.

📅Event Details

Start your day by running or walking the 5K on the main Campus of Joliet Junior College.

📦Packet Pick-Up

• Friday, May 29: 10 am - 1 pm and 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, at the G W Buck Boys & Girls Club, 226 E Clinton Street, Joliet, IL 60432. While you're picking up your packet, you can take a tour of the Club and get an idea what we do!
• Saturday, May 30: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00, at the Law Offices of Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, 3260 Executive Drive, Joliet, IL 60431.

⏰Race Day Schedule

Race Morning Packet pickup begins at 7:30 am. Race begins at 8:30 (runners first, then walkers) followed by awards and snacks.

👋Join Us

We hope to see you there.