Santa Maria 5k Run/Walk at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, IL
MISSION
1. Running as means and motivation to elevate engagement among our neighbors and make shared community-wide commitments to health
2. Enabling framework to support collaboration between community groups and the running community
3. Running events and activities designed to drive fitness, build relationships, and address needs across diverse groups
4. Outreach and partnerships to expand beyond running participants into broader Mundelein community
5. Constituents: Mundelein runners; Mundelein institutions, schools, community organizations, business; all Mundelein families
PROGRAM: Start Line
1. Access
to existing outdoor running tracks, and support to identify and help develop new venues
2. EVENTS
exciting new running events, expos, panels, and support for existing Mundelein races
3. SAFETY
for runners (+ pedestrians + cyclists) at major intersections, and coexistence on the trails
4. ENGAGEMENT
promoting participation and culture, from neighborhood ambassadors to cheer squads
5. PArtnership
with a wide range of
community institutions including the schools
Who we are
Mundelein, IL is a diverse community in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The couple that is looking to start up Rundelein are relatively new residents but longtime runners. At the moment we are looking for a core group of people to help us organize and coordinate. We’ve already been in contact with area schools, the park district, and other organizations in the Village, all of whom have expressed interest in participating. If you are interested in joining us for a 2026 launch, please drop us a note on the Contact page. Thank you!