PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
You can participate in the Walk in one of the following ways:
- 3K Walk (appropriate for all ages and abilities, and leashed dogs too!)
- 5K Run (not timed 'fun run' for all who enjoy running)
- 5K Timed Run (at registration you will receive a chipped bib that will allow your run to be timed)
- 10 Step Walk (for those with physical limitations; occurs right before the 3K Walk begins)
You can also choose to "Walk your Way" and the location, distance and time is up to you (you will still receive a t-shirt)!
All registrants receive a long sleeve dri-fit t-shirt! Additional incentives are available for individuals who raise $100 or more.
**NEW** T-SHIRT AND INCENTIVE PICK-UP
2023 Walk for Wellness House T-shirt and incentive pick-up will begin on Thursday, May 4 at Wellness House (131 N County Line Rd, Hinsdale).
Participants are welcome to stop by during any of the times below to grab their items:
Thursday, 5/4- 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Friday, 5/5 - 11:00 AM - 2:00PM
Saturday, 5/6 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pickup will be via a drive-thru process in the Wellness House parking lot. Volunteers will be there to assist--no need for you to come inside!
If you can't make any of these advance collection times, t-shirts and incentives are available for pick-up on the morning of the Walk, starting at 7:00 AM.
PARKING
Several options exist for parking during the Walk for Wellness House.
Participants may use the parking structure just west of Wellness House, accessed off either Walnut St. (across from the Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church) or Oak St. (across from Hinsdale Hospital). Please keep in mind, Walnut St. will be closed east of parking lot’s entrance.
Alternatively, participants may park in the Highlands Train Station parking lot, south of the train tracks. Street parking is also available, but please reference the Walk route map for street closures.
EVENT SCHEDULE
The Walk for Wellness House is on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the main Wellness House location (131 N. County Line Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521). See course map(s) on this page.
7:00 AM
- Onsite registration, t-shirt & incentive pickup
- Food Tents open (fruit and granola bar for registrants; bagels, donuts, coffee and more available for purchase)
8:00 AM
- Welcome, Program and Entertainment
- 10 Step Walkers walk across Walnut Street
8:30 AM
- Timed Run Starts (Chipped 5K Runners)
- 5K Runners line up right after timed runners depart
- 3K Walkers depart
SPONSORS
Businesses large and small are a critical part of the Walk for Wellness House. There are many benefits to sponsoring the walk, from logo recognition and publicity to team building and community service for employees. All sponsors of $2500 or more receive logo recognition on the event t-shirt*, seen and worn by thousands of potential customers on event day and throughout the year!
Click the button to download our Sponsorship Guide and learn about the benefits of each sponsorship level.
*Sponsorship commitments must be received by April 1, 2023 in order to receive logo recognition the event t-shirt. Additional recognition on social media, website and local advertising is available to sponsors that commit before and after April 1, 2023.
DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING
Every person registered for the Walk receives a personal fundraising page. The suggested goal for each participant is $100, and can be a combination of personal donations and/or donations from family and friends. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and can be made online or via check - crediting either individual or team fundraising goals. All donations made on PERSONAL donation pages will also credit that individual's team.
Individual registrants can receive fundraising incentives if they raise more than $100 on their PERSONAL fundraising pages. Please make sure any offline donations are mailed to Wellness House and include a note on the memo line of the check denoting the individual or team that should be credited for the donation.
Click the button below to download the Offline Donation Form or Offline Registration Form that can be printed and mailed in with your donation, should you prefer not to donate online. Wellness House staff will add all offline donations and registrations to the appropriate team/individual fundraising tally.