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RUN FOR UKRAINE

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Wheeling, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 13 Sep, 2026

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RUN FOR UKRAINE

About the Event

Four years. Four years of bombs, displacement, and unimaginable loss — and Ukraine still stands. Behind every statistic is a real person: a mother separated from her children, a family sheltering from the cold, a child who has never known a day without war. The people of Ukraine have shown the world what courage and resilience look like — but courage alone cannot rebuild homes, heal wounds, or feed families. Millions remain displaced, stripped of their jobs and livelihoods, and in desperate need of food, medical aid, shelter, and education. The humanitarian crisis is far from over. That's why we run.

The Run for Ukraine returns for its third year on September 13, 2026, and we invite you to be part of something meaningful. Every mile you cover sends a message of hope to those who feel forgotten, and every dollar raised brings real relief to people who need it most. Join us — live or virtually — and let's remind Ukraine, and the world, that they are not alone.

In addition, we have set up donation tiers and encourage you to create your own fundraiser supporting your run.   

Participant Giveaways, Medals and Rewards: All runners will receive a memorable dry-fit race T-Shirt or Tank top and a custom-designed medal as a symbol of their achievement and contribution to the Ukrainian cause. Top finishers in 5K Live Run and 1 Mile Live Run will receive special recognition and prizes from our sponsors. 

Races Offered

Virtual 1 Mile

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Virtual 5K

Sep 13, 2026

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Live 1 Mile

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Live 5K

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Wheeling.

thermostat Temperature
15.1° / 24.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
14.1° / 23.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 42m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
10.0 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
71.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:32
nightlight Sunset
18:59

About Wheeling

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Wheeling is a village in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. It is home to about 39,000 people (census, 1 April 2020) .

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