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Disability Awareness Walk, Run, Roll

Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT

Location
Evanston, IL
2040 Brown Ace, Hill Arboretum, 60201
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A supportive 5K walk, run, or roll along the North Shore Channel Trail, celebrating disability awareness and benefiting Over The Rainbow.

  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Join the Disability Awareness Walk, Run, Roll 5K in Evanston, IL, a heartfelt event dedicated to supporting adults with physical disabilities. This gathering honors Val Nora, a cherished community member, and raises vital funds for Over The Rainbow, an organization committed to fostering independence. Enjoy a welcoming course along the North Shore Channel Trail, followed by the lively OTR Fest featuring food trucks, music, and treats. It's a meaningful day to connect, move, and contribute to a wonderful cause.

What to expect

  • Participate in a 5K walk, run, or roll along the flat North Shore Channel Trail.
  • Support Disability Awareness Month and Over The Rainbow's mission.
  • Enjoy the OTR Fest post-race with food trucks, treats, and music.

Standout details

  • Supports Disability Awareness Month
  • Proceeds benefit Over The Rainbow
  • OTR Fest with food, treats, music
  • Flat course along North Shore Channel Trail

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2K

    Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 7:47 AM CDT · Closes Jul 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT

  • 5K

    Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 7:47 AM CDT · Closes Jul 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT

  • 5K - Virtual

    Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM CDT

+ 1 more option

  • 2K - Virtual

    Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Val Nora Disability Awareness

5K * 2K

Run - Walk - Roll

Sunday, July 12, 2026

9:30 AM Start

2040 Bridge Avenue

Evanston, IL

(Route follows the North Shore Channel Trail along McCormick Blvd. and the Canal)

Stay for the OTR Fest after the race and enjoy food trucks, treats, music, and more!

Evanston, IL

In support of Disability Awareness Month, helping remove everyday barriers and create opportunities for independence for adults with physical disabilities through Over The Rainbow.

In memory of Val Nora, a long time resident of Over The Rainbow, who was always finding ways to support this event, and whose efforts and commitment meant so much to our community.

All proceeds support Over The Rainbow and resident services that provide life skills, community programs, and opportunities for independence.

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