VPM Purses in Paradise
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 29, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
VPM Purses in Paradise is an annual 5K run/walk held on the Diversatech campus in Manteno, Illinois, on August 28, 2027. The 5K and a 1.5-mile fun walk both start at 10:00 a.m.
Proceeds benefit the museum behind the event, which provides job training for adults with disabilities. The day also features a luau marketplace, food trucks and an open house at the museum.
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