The Lew Blond Run

05/20/2026

Thank you once again to all who attended the Lew Blond Run! Visit our race wrap-up at lewblondrun.org/newseletters to 1.) Take our survey 2.) Review us on Race Raves for a chance to win free 2026-27 entry 3.) See full photo albums of this year's race that raised $15,000 for Les Turner ALS Foundation, student scholarships and District 30 special projects!

05/16/2026

Our rainy start turned into a beautiful day for a race! Thank you to all who attended our 25th annual Lew Blond Run, along with our sponsors, volunteers and race committee. Your efforts will help support those living with ALS through lesturnerals! Stay tuned in the coming days for photos from the race, including the Smile Mile. Results can also be found at: https://results.raceroster.com/v3/events/dcugsqrd4erg5btb?filter_search=

05/15/2026

We are ready for The Lew Blond Run tomorrow! 🏃👟🏅Packet pickup is happening now until 6 p.m. at Road Runner Sports, 3232 Lake Ave. in the Edens Plaza, Wilmette. Packets can also be picked up on-site tomorrow at Maple School in . Our run/walk starts at 8 a.m.; 1-mile is at 9 a.m.; Little Lew follows. See you at the starting line to raise funds for the Les Turner ALS Foundation!

05/13/2026

Are you ready to race? 🏃‍♀️🏃The Lew Blond Run is just days away, this Saturday, May 16 at 8 a.m. at Maple School in ! Register at lewblondrun.org, bid in our auction and find the Participant Guide, all to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Thank you also to those who participated in our Pre-Race Shakeout Run with Road Runner Sports Wilmette. We know you are the ones to beat in the race!

05/11/2026

The Lew Blond Run is this Saturday in and our online auction is OPEN! 📣 Visit https://new.biddingowl.com/lewblondrun to bid on more than 40 terrific prizes that include wine packages, hotel stay, children's activities, sports tickets, rides to school in a police car, and much more! Bids will be accepted through race day, May 16. Like the race, proceeds will also benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation, student scholarships and District 30 special projects. Good luck!

The25th Annual Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walkis held in honor of Lew Blond, a District 30 school teacher who passed away fromLou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)

05/09/2026

Just ONE WEEK until the Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk! 👟1. Register at lewblondrun.org and support the Les Turner ALS Foundation; 2. Check out our latest newsletter while you're at the website; 3. Watch this video to see why Mrs. Hirsch runs with her family and students. See you at the starting line!

Longtime Lew Blond Run participant and Willowbrook School Instructional Assistant Danna Hirsch shares why she runs and trains the Willowbrook Running Club fo...

05/04/2026

With less than two weeks until our Lew Blond Run on May 16, Lew Blond's friend and Maple Art Teacher Dawn Nettelhorst shares why we started this race to support the Les Turner ALS Foundation and why it's still important! Visit lewblondrun.org to register and join us to run, walk or volunteer on May 16 at Maple School in !

We Run for MedALS - Lew Blond Run

04/27/2026

Why volunteer for the The Lew Blond Run on May 16 in ? Let one of our own tell you all the great reasons to get involved! Visit lewblondrun.org/volunteer to share your talents on May 16, or to register for our or 1-miles races that benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation!

Returning volunteer Dylan shares why he gives his time to our race each year, then learn how to get involved.

04/21/2026

We goofed! 😲 Our Pre-Race Shakeout Run has been moved to May 9, so that no one has to choose between running and their loved ones on Mother's Day. 💖🌷Find details about this warm up to the the Lew Blond Run happening May 9 and led by Road Runner Sports of Wilmette at Blue Star Memorial Woods in . Find full details on this new race feature and RSVP, plus register for the Lew Blond Run itself at lewblondrun.org and support the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

04/16/2026

Race day is one month away and the Lew Blond Run is adding a NEW feature this year! 🎽👟🏅 Join our Pre-Race Shakeout Run at 9:15 a.m. May 10 at Blue Star Memorial Woods in , led by Road Runner Sports in Wilmette! Want details or to RSVP? Visit lewblondrun.org/newsletters to read our latest newsletter, where you can RSVP and learn about all the fun happening May 10 in preparation for the official race on May 16 at Maple School in !! Not registered for the Lew Blond Run yet? Find links in the newsletter to sign up and help support the Les Turner ALS Foundation. We can't wait to warm up with you!