Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Family Health Partnership Clinic is proud to present the 26th Annual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 18th at Woodstock North High School!

The Care4 Breast Cancer 5K celebrates survivors, supports our breast cancer warriors and honors the loved ones we have lost too soon.  It is an inspiring and moving event that makes a huge impact in our community.  The Care4 5K raises critical funds to support Family Health Partnership Clinic in it's mission to provide health care services to the uninsured adults of McHenry County.  Specifically, the funds raised are pledged to breast cancer education, early diagnosis & detection, annual screenings and other women's health programs.  We know that early detection is key to survival and, with your help, we can give everyone the hope and support they need.

The Care4 will again have a VIRTUAL option!  Our Care4 Family extends to all four corners of the country and we want to ensure that everyone is included so we are thrilled to be able to offer a VIRTUAL CARE4 Experience.  As a VIRTUAL participant, you can choose the time and place to walk, run or be active from October 11th thru October 18th.   Upload your results along with pictures of you and your Care4 Crew wearing your swag.  Those signed up for the Virtual Care4 can opt in for shipping and your shirt and bib will be shipped by October 9th. 

So together, let’s spread the Care4 message far and wide- making sure that EVERYONE has access to breast cancer screenings and early detection, preventative care and education!  Early diagnosis is key to survival and without health insurance, early detection may not happen.  Uninsured women were nearly 2.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with a later stage of the disease.  With your support, FHPC can change that because, we believe, everyone deserves healthcare!

The Clinic has been providing quality health care to the uninsured men and women of McHenry County since 1996!  For more info about FHPC, visit hpclinic.org.

Registration includes Care4 T-shirt (guaranteed size if registered by 10/10, so don't miss out- register today!)

COVID-19 INFO
The In-person event at Woodstock North High School will be all OUTSIDE with all pre/post race festivities OUTSIDE as well.  The WNHS building will not be available for participant use.  We will continue to follow the CDC along with the Health Department and Woodstock School District guidelines as they become available to ensure the health and safety of all our volunteers and participants.  All Care4 participants registered also agree to comply with the current guidance we are implementing at the time to keep all of our participants & volunteers safe. In the event that the in-person race must be canceled due to Covid restrictions, ALL participants will be converted to the Virtual option.  

Emergency weather/Cancellation Info
The Care4 race will proceed with rain, wind, snow, sunshine, fog.  With the threat of severe weather, we will closely watch the radar and make the call to cancel the race if needed for the safety of participants and volunteers by 5am the morning of race day.  Emails will be sent out along with posting on social media sites.  Please check for the most recent updates!

Parking
CARPOOL with your teammates, family and/or other participants as much as possible. It’s better for the environment and helps us significantly ease traffic and congestion around the event.

PARKING is available at Woodstock North High School and Merryman Field on Raffel Road. However, parking lots at these locations fill first and early and do not reopen until after the Race has completely finished. Shuttle service will be provided from Merryman Field to WNHS before and after the race.

*** We will NOT be providing Shuttle Bus service this year from the Government Center so please plan accordingly and CARPOOL. 

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES!

GEAR CHECK is located under the tent near Check-In. Stow your stuff securely before the race, then run/walk without burdening yourself with bags and coats. You may pick up after you have finished the course. 

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. As much as we all love our furry friends, there are no dogs or pets are allowed on the high school grounds or on the race course.

RESTROOMS are outside by the entrance to the football stadium. Additionally, there are portapottys conveniently located at the Finish Line area and at each water station along the course. 

WATER Be green and bring your water bottle to fill at our complimentary water station, sponsored by Sam's Club. There are also two water stations along the course.

COURSE MAP is located HERE!  

For over 20 years, the Care4 Breast Cancer 5K has been a beacon of Hope in McHenry County.  From our humble beginnings at the first Care4 race with 262 participants to last year's race with over 1500 participants- what an impact we have made together on the health of the uninsured men and women of McHenry County.  And none of this could ever happen without the dedication and tireless support from our Race Volunteers!  We have an amazing team of people- from high school cheer squads to firefighters and everyone in between. 

Our team of incredible Race Captains have been relentless in their commitment to the Care4 Race and lead with passion every step of the way. Without all of you, our race couldn't possibly go on without a hitch year after year. We are humbled by your spirit of giving and dedication to making the Care4 race successful.

Bowing in gratitude to our Volunteer Family

Care4 Breast Cancer in-Person 5K Results - View overall results or Search by Bib Number or Name for Individual Results
 

Checks made payable to: Family Health Partnership Clinic

Mail to:

Family Health Partnership Clinic

401 E Congress Parkway

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

On-Site 5K Experience

The Care4 Breast Cancer 5K is a family-friendly event for walkers and runners of all levels!  The course starts and ends at Woodstock North High School and travels through the lovely Sonatas and Sweetwater neighborhoods.  

Packet Pickup

All participants will be able to pick up their race packet at Family Health Partnership Clinic on the two Saturdays before the event, or at Woodstock North High School on race morning.

• Pre-Event Pick-Up

  When: Saturday, 10/11 from 9-am-12pm and/or Saturday, 10/18 from 9am-12pm

  Where: Family Health Partnership Clinic, 401 Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake IL 60014

• Pick-Up at Event Day Location

  When: Sunday, October 19 starting at 7:30am

  Where: Woodstock North High School, 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock, IL 60098

Event Day PARKING!

We recommend arriving at the high school before 7:30am to allow time to park, check-in, explore, & be ready at the start line for your event. 

Parking at WNHS is until 7:30 when Raffel Road will close.  All event parking will then be directed to the McHenry County Government Center at 2200 N Seminary Ave in Woodstock-  just 1.4 miles from the high school.  Large, school buses will be shuttling back and forth to the high school to ensure safety for all participants.  Easier in and out this year!

Merryman Fields parking is right next door to WNHS and is a short, 14 minute walk.  No Shuttle service is provided at Merryman Fields. 

***New this year! NO shuttles from Merryman, Raffel Rd closes to all traffic at 7:30am, Park at the McHenry County Government Center and take the shuttles!

After parking:

If you need to check-in and pick-up your participant packet, head to the Participant Check-In table.
If you did the pre-event packet pick-up and already checked-in and received your participant packet, you do NOT need to check-in on event day. Please be sure to bring your official chip-timed race bib to wear for the event.

The Care4 Breast Cancer 5K starts promptly at 8:30!

Map

Enjoying the Event

Be sure to wear your race shirts and snap some photos! You can use #Care4BreastCancer when posting them on social media.

The race course is paved and is stroller-friendly.

Please note that the Care4 has a no pet policy, and animals will not be able to enter the event. If you'd like to race with a furry friend, please consider our Virtual Experience options.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at Woodstock North High School! If you have any questions about the on-site experience, please contact us for more information.

Awards, Timing & Results

Awards will be given based on the times recorded by on-course chip timing. Awards will be presented to the top male and female overall finishers in each designated category. In-Person Awards will be announced on-site after both races have concluded.

At the In-Person race, all participants will be chip-timed on the course and this time will be used for awards consideration. 

Care4 Breast Cancer in-Person 5K Results - View overall results or Search by Bib Number or Name for Individual Results

Click on this Dropbox link to find all the Care4 2021 Photos from these fabulous, local Photographers!  

Kelsey Adams: K-Adams Foto
Cadence McCarrel: McCarrel Photography
Justin Vaughn: JVaughn Photography
Brianna Niedospial: BreeNies Photography
Sylver McAllister: Sylverstudio Photography
Dave Smith and Ken Farver

CLICK HERE FOR 2021 Care4 PICS!

Special Thanks to our Photographers!!! 

 Ken Farver

Dave Smith

Carrianne Hornok- Carrianne Photography

Sylver McAllister- Sylverstudio Photography

Kelsy Adams, K-Adams Foto

Dan Trujillo- 400 Ft and below photography 

PHOTOS HERE!

Check out some race photos here in the dropbox link

And this dropbox link too!

Care4 5K Photos 2024!

Special thanks to our talented group of Professional Photographers that volunteer their time to make our Care4 memories so special-  Sylver from Sylverstudio Photography, Cadence from McCarrel Photography and Dave Smith. 

Uploading your race photos instructions.

Become a Sponsor

Join us for an inspiring day of Hope and Celebration! Having your organization partner with us shows how much you CARE4 your community and more importantly, helping our uninsured neighbors have access to breast cancer screenings, education, preventative care and more health care services. The Care4 Breast Cancer 5K is the county's largest 5K event and draws 1500-2000 participants each year.  All of the proceeds stay right here, in McHenry County, to help our local community members. 

Host your own Care4 Event! Virtually!  

A virtual race is almost exactly the same as an in-person race, but instead of running along the same course, participants can complete the 5K anywhere they choose. You can race against your treadmill, take your laps around the neighborhood, or walk your dog for the day! The possibilities are endless, and your 5K route is up to you! Only limited by your imagination- we can't wait to see what you have planned this year- so take lots of pics and post to social media with #Care4breastcancer2024, upload them directly to this website or send them via email to knemetz@hpclinic.org. 

Packet Pickup

Saturday, 10/12 from 9am-12pm & Saturday, 10/19 from 9am-12pm

Packet Pick-up is at Family Health Partnership Clinic, 401 Congress Parkway in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Pickup will be on Saturday, 10/12 from 9am-12pm and again on Saturday, 10/19 from 9am-12pm. 

SHIP TO ME: If you are participating VIRTUALLY and cannot attend packet pickup and would like your packet shipped, please add the shipping option to your checkout for an additional charge!  Shipped packets will go out the week of 10/8. 

5K Course Options

While some of you may be able to do your Virtual Run on the actual Care4 Breast Cancer Course on another day, we know it may not be convenient for everyone. 

Here are other course suggestions in the McHenry County Area.

Downtown Crystal Lake 5K Course
Lippold Park 5K Course
MCC 5K Course

Of course you can run, jog or walk where you are – in your neighborhood, on the track, at home on your treadmill – and celebrate at the virtual finish line with an online community when you’ve completed your 5K (3.1 miles).  

Virtual 5K Results reporting (You can enter your results October 12-20):

Self-report your virtual results by clicking on RESULTS, choosing VIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5K Results Set and then clicking on the Submit Virtual Results button.

Cancer doesn't wait until you have good health insurance coverage or until you can afford to see your doctor. Your support of the Care4 Breast Cancer 5K could be the difference between early diagnosis and complete remission of breast cancer and not detecting a tumor until it is too late.  

Where your fundraising dollars go

Family Health Partnership Clinic provides health care to the uninsured men and women of McHenry County.  The funds from the Care4 Breast Cancer 5K go into our Women's Health Fund to provide breast cancer screenings, education, diagnostic testing, preventative care and more women's health services.  

Our Impact

Our Clinic Cares4 over 2000 patients each year and achieves better outcomes managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure than those with private insurance or Medicare.
Read our Annual Report for more information on our successes and partnerships serving the McHenry County community.  Family Health Partnership Clinic has received a 4 Star rating by Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charity organizations. 

Saturday, 10/10 from 9am-12pm & Saturday, 10/17 from 9am-12pm

Packet Pick-up will again be at Family Health Partnership Clinic, 401 Congress Parkway in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Pickup will be on Saturday, 10/10 from 9am-12pm and again on Saturday, 10/17 from 9am-12pm. 

If you are participating VIRTUALLY and cannot attend pickup and would like your packet shipped, please add the shipping option to your checkout!