JOURNEYS ǀ The Road Home Organizes Its Annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk

PALATINE, IL – Ready the Batmobile and assemble! JOURNEYS ǀ The Road Home’s annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk is about to begin! Everyone participating in this fundraising event is encouraged to come decked out in their superhero best as they come together to support the unhoused and at-risk of homelessness residents of Cook County at JOURNEYS’ Superhero 5K, which will take place in Deer Grove East at 1599 Pepper Tree Drive in Palatine on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

There are many ways to participate, including a 1-mile fun run and a virtual 5K. Additionally, all real-life superheroes are welcome to join JOURNEYS’ staff behind the scenes as a volunteer or as an individual or business sponsor to help fund, set up, run, and/or close the event. During the event there will be activities for children and adults to take part in as the participants complete their races, and Tavares Chambliss, also known as the Neon Ninja from American Ninja Warrior, will be on hand to present medals to the top finishers. The leading fundraiser for individuals and for teams will also receive a super special superhero prize to acknowledge the good work they are doing for their communities. Tickets are priced at $5.00 for those who are 10 years old and under, $30.00 for those who are between the ages of 11 and 17, and $40.00 for those who are 18 years old and over. The event will end at 10:00am, but the impact from the 5K will help hundreds of Cook County residents obtain secure housing.

Proceeds from JOURNEYS’ Superhero 5K will go towards the agency’s mission to provide shelter, social services, and housing to the unhoused and those at-risk of homelessness in the 37 Cook County communities the agency serves. JOURNEYS exists to be a consistent source of hope for clients living in an inconsistent period, guiding them to housing stability and self-sufficiency, and this work will be able to continue because of Cook County’s friendly neighborhood superheroes.

After a big day of being real-life superheroes, everyone is invited to join JOURNEYS at The Tap House Grill at 56 W. Wilson Drive in Palatine to celebrate. More information on all the ways you can participate and support this event can be found at https://runsignup.com/JOURNEYSSuperhero5K, or contact events@journeystheroadhome.org.