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WELCOME RUN 2026 – FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
The Welcome Run 5K is our annual community event celebrating movement, connection, hope, and the spirit of welcome. Each year, runners, families, volunteers, churches, and supporters come together to strengthen the work of The Welcome Network in serving migrant and refugee families.
More than a race, the Welcome Run is a celebration of community and new beginnings — a reminder that every step forward can help create spaces of dignity, belonging, and hope for newcomer families.
Event Information
📍 Lansing, Illinois. - 2248186 Street, Lansing, IL
📅 October 10, 2026. - 9:00 AM
Ways to Get Involved
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or simply cheer others on, your participation helps support the mission and programs of The Welcome Network throughout the year.
Your Registration Makes an Impact
Every registration helps support The Welcome Network's Welcome Homes & Resettlement Program, providing practical resources for migrant and refugee families as they build new beginnings. Your participation helps make possible things like:
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🛏️ Bedding and household essentials
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🍽️ Kitchen appliances and home supplies
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🧼 Hygiene items for families
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🎈 Activities for children
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🏡 Safe, welcoming homes and ongoing support
Sponsorship Creates Lasting Impact
Businesses and organizations that sponsor the Welcome Run don't just support an event—they help create new beginnings. Sponsor support helps provide:
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Household furniture and appliances
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Emergency home repairs
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Moving expenses for families transitioning into permanent housing
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Rent assistance and furnished apartments
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Long-term improvements that keep Welcome Homes safe and welcoming
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Interested in becoming a sponsor? Become a community partner and help make a lasting difference.
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