SVCC Freedom 5K

04/06/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 8, for our Job Fair! Meet with employers from across the Sauk Valley area, discuss open positions, benefits, and find your next job. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to network.

No registration is needed! Simply join us in the West Mall at Sauk Valley Community College. Come prepared with resumes and potential employer questions to find your perfect fit.

Find the list of participating employers at svcc.edu/jobfair.

03/31/2026

🇺🇸 2nd Annual Running for Valor 5k🇺🇸

Join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Sterling, IL for a powerful day of purpose, community, and support for our veterans.

🏃‍♂️ Race Start: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Sterling, IL (Elevate Youth Center area)
🎽 Registration Includes: Custom Running For Valor T-shirt
💲 Cost: $22 (register by June 25)

This event is held in honor of PTSD Awareness Day, standing alongside the men and women who have fought battles both overseas and at home.

💥 Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines—your support makes a difference.

👉 Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sterling/2ndAnnualRunningForValor

**Run for those who served. Run for those still fighting. Run for Valo

02/04/2026

Registration is open!!!! 🤩👇‼️
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=196146

01/17/2026

Come Explore Sauk on Monday, February 16! RSVP at svcc.edu/visit

01/17/2026

A fun race in March!! Sign up now!

🍀🏃‍♂️ Get ready to run, walk, or jog your way into St. Patrick’s Day weekend at the Dixon Family YMCA Sham-Rock 5K & Kids Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🍀

📅 Date: Saturday, March 14th
⏰ Time: 5k Starts at 9:30 AM, & Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM
📍 Location: 5K starts in front of the Dixon Family YMCA, & Kids Fun Run starts in front of the log cabin home.

💰 5K Registration: $20 early bird pricing now til January 14th, $25 til race day, $30 on race day.
👧 Kids Fun Run: FREE! (Registration required)

Lace-up your sneakers, wear your best green gear, and join us for a fun and festive run! Whether you're racing for a personal best or just out for a good time, this event is for everyone.

👉 Sign up today: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2183/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG37803

Tag your running buddies and spread the word! 🍀

01/06/2026

Thank you to all the IMPACT Volunteers we are honored to have some assist with out Freedom 5K last year and will continue the partnership!!

11/20/2025

Photos have been uploaded! If you have any photos from the event please feel free to share!!

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11/20/2025

11/19/2025

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11/18/2025

11/17/2025

THANK YOU!! Thank you for all who participated, donated, and volunteered! What another great year for the Freedom 5K! We can not thank everyone enough for all their support and continued participation! Photos will be uploaded soon, but if you have any photos from the event please feel free to share. Hope to see you all next year!!

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