
Plainfield Twisters 5k Fundraiser and Charity run
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
- 22525 W. 22525 Lockport St, 60544
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run for a cause with the Plainfield Twisters, supporting youth baseball and special needs children, followed by raffles, food, and a softball round robin.
- Fun
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners
Join the Plainfield Twisters for their opening weekend 5K, a charity run supporting two wonderful causes. Half of the proceeds will benefit the 12u Twister team for their spring season, and the other half will go to the Plainfield Athletic Clubs Angels division, a baseball team for special needs children aged 5-18. Beyond the 3.1-mile run, look forward to raffles, food, prizes, and a lively softball round robin featuring the Twisters playing against three other teams. It's a day of community, sport, and giving back.
What to expect
- A 3.1-mile run to kick off the Twisters' opening weekend.
- Engage in basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle.
- Enjoy food, prizes, and a softball round robin after the run.
Standout details
- Supports youth baseball teams
- Benefits special needs children's baseball
- Raffles for prizes and 50/50
- Softball round robin with food and prizes
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Come and join the Plainfield Twisters for our opening weekend event! We're starting the day with bib pick up at 8am and starting the run at 9am. During the event we will raffle off baskets as well as holding a 50/50 raffle. Half of the proceeds will go to our 12u Twister team to support them during the spring season and the other half will be donated to the Plainfield Athletic Clubs Angels division. Angels baseball is a team designed for special needs children between the ages of 5-18.
Afterwards the Twisters will be hosting a round robin where they will play against 3 other teams! There will be food, prizes, and a whole lot of softball to enjoy.
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