Walk • Jog • Run Fundraiser

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Every Step Helps Change a Child's Life

Event Details

Saturday, September 19
Three Oaks Recreation Area – Pavilion A
Registration & Check-In: 7:00 AM
Walk/Jog/Run Begins: 8:00 AM

Join us for a morning of fellowship, fitness, and purpose as we raise funds to support the children and ministry of Sunbeams Uganda. Walk, jog, or run at your own pace! Family-friendly event —> Strollers welcome! Complete one lap or multiple laps around the Three Oaks path. All ages encouraged to participate.

Registration

Adults: $35 

Children (5yrs - 12yrs): $25

Registration for adults & children includes an event T-shirt (while supplies last).

All registration fees, sponsorships, and donations will be given directly to Sunbeams Uganda. Note there is a $5 parking fee at Three Oaks for non-residents.

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You are helping to build a community

Sunbeams Uganda is dedicated to providing children with education, housing, nourishment, and a safe place to grow and learn. Our current projects include: Construction of a new cafeteria to provide meals for students. Building a chapel for worship, learning, and community gatherings. Dining Hall Chapel.

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Want to support through Sponsorship?

Friend Sponsor: $100

Hope Sponsor: $250

Community Sponsor: $500

Vision Sponsor: $1,000+

Sponsors will be recognized at the event and on event materials.

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Not Able to attend the event?
Here are Other ways to get involved with Sunbeams!

RISE & Shine Sponsorship

This program helps a child receive food, safety, housing, academic support and opportunities to grow in leadership, character, and faith.

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Shop our new Collection

By purchasing items hand made by the women of Kijjude, you are directly Encouraging, Equipping, and Empowering these women to create lasting, sustainable solutions for their communities.

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Join the Prayer team

Would you be willing to pray for us? You’ll receive regular opportunities to pray for current needs.

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Sunbeams 5k Walk . Run . Jog Faqs

  • Saturday, September 19 at Three Oaks Recreation Area, Pavilion A (5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL). Registration & check-in begins at 7:00 AM, with the walk/jog/run starting at 8:00 AM.

  • This is a 5K (3.1 miles) walk/jog/run through Three Oaks Recreation Area. This is 1 lap around the lake.

  • This will be a FUN run/walk! Your support is helping to build a sustainable community in Uganda.

  • Registration is $35 for adults and $25 for children (0-12). 100% of proceeds support Sunbeams Uganda, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transforming the village of Kijjude, Uganda through education, community development, and economic opportunity — including their primary school, teacher housing, and local job-creating projects like their sewing school and barber shop.

  • T-shirt, refreshments, and water. Register by September 1st to guarantee your shirt size.

  • Yes — day-of registration and check-in open at 7:00 AM at Pavilion A, ahead of the 8:00 AM start.

  • Stroller friendly - Yes! Dog friendly - No. There are known allergies for some of our race participants.

  • Parking is available on-site at Three Oaks Recreation Area, with Pavilion A as the check-in point. For non-residents, there is a $5 parking fee at Three Oaks. More information about entrances and parking can be found here: https://www.crystallake.org/three-oaks-recreation.

  • We’ll run — rain or shine!

  • Yes! Sunbeams Uganda would love help with race-day setup, check-in, course support, or cleanup. Send us an email at serve@sunbeamsuganda.com to get involved.

  • Yes — you can support Sunbeams at: https://www.sunbeamsuganda.org/donate.