Fight to the Finish

The H.O.P.E. Committee (Helping Our Patients Everyday) is proud to host the third annual Fight to the Finish, an extreme 5K to benefit the patients of Children’s Hospital of Illinois. 

Fight to the Finish will take place on Saturday, April 25^th at Jubilee College State Park and will challenge its participants unlike any other local area race.  The obstacle course will include over fifteen specially designed obstacles that are integrated within the natural obstacles that are already available at Jubilee State Park.

Fight to the Finish does not end at the extreme 5K, though.  After you cross the finish line, join us for a celebration sponsored by local vendors.  Catch your breath as you explore our vendor area and refuel with beverages and yummy food. 

Fight to the Finish would not be complete without a race and activities designed especially for the kids!  We welcome you to make this a family event and bring your children out to participate on race day!  There will be several kid-friendly activities, goodies, and a special “extreme” race for them to participate in! 

All racers will receive a shirt, finisher medal, and swag bag. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest female and fastest male, the individual with the best outfit, and the biggest individual fundraiser. 

Not feeling up to climbing a wall or crawling through wire, but still want to help the children and families at Children's Hospital of Illinois?  At a reduced cost, you can register as a “Spirit Runner” to run the Fight to the Finish race in spirit and still receive a dry-wick sports shirt and swag bag!