Inaugural Event

BLESS FOUNDATION 5K FUN RUN Empowering Dreams. Changing Futures.

A charity run connecting Chicago and Manila, funding scholarships for students in the Philippines to grow, discover their path, and reach their full potential.

JUNE 13, 2026 · PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
7:00 AM Check-in 8:00 AM Start Diversey Harbor Lincoln Park Under 100 Runners
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Our Mission

Every step you take
changes a life.

The Bless Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a bridge between Chicago and Manila. Every dollar raised through this 5K goes directly to scholarships for Filipino students who lack access to quality education.

This is our inaugural event, and we are keeping it personal. Under 100 runners, one beautiful course through Lincoln Park, and one shared goal: opening doors for the next generation.

Two Bless Foundation runners celebrating under the finish banner with the Chicago skyline behind
Every step makes an impact.
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Generations Lifted by One Degree
100%
Goes Direct to Scholarships
7×
Likelier to Escape Poverty
2×
Lifetime Earnings with a Degree
$4,000
sends a student all the way through college. One scholarship. One life. Ripples that reach generations.

Every step is a ripple. Every scholarship, a wave.

Race Day

06.13.2026

Saturday morning. Lincoln Park. Five kilometers along Lake Michigan. From the first cup of coffee at the Event Grove to the last awards on the lawn, here's how the day runs.

  1. 7:00AM

    Check-in opens at the Event Grove

    Bib pickup, race kit distribution, coffee on the lawn.

  2. 7:45AM

    Group warm-up

    Light stretching and pre-race instructions on the lawn.

  3. 8:00AM

    Race start

    5K loop around Diversey Harbor and the Lakefront Trail.

  4. 9:00AM

    Post-race celebration

    Refreshments, music, and photos on the lawn.

  5. 9:30AM

    Award ceremony

    Recognition for top finishers and community awards.

The Vibe

What Race Day Feels Like

Skyline views, big smiles, matching tees, and a crew that shows up for each other.

Runner with a 'We run with heart, we run to bless' sign on the lakefront
we run with heart.
Group of runners in Bless Foundation shirts warming up under the finish banner
one crew, one cause.
Four Bless Foundation runners warming up together before the 5K
every step, an impact.
The Course

Lincoln Park 5K Loop

5 km Inaugural Event

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    A 5K loop wrapping Diversey Harbor: east across the Diversey overpass to the Lakefront Trail, south along Lake Michigan past Theater on the Lake, west into Lincoln Park near North Avenue, then north through the park back to the Event Grove. Hit the play button to fly through the course. Open on Plotaroute →
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    Ready to Run for a Cause?

    Every registration directly funds scholarships for students in the Philippines. Spots are limited to keep this event personal and meaningful.

    T-Shirt Deadline Register by May 29, 2026 to guarantee your custom event t-shirt.
    $15
    Basic Admission
    Bib number
    $75
    General Admission
    Bib number, t-shirt, medal, and refreshments
    Group Deal · Save $50
    $325
    Group Admission for 5
    Bib number, t-shirt, medal, and refreshments for a team of 5
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