About us

The Sam’s Club-Community Nurse partnership began with a mutual desire to create a health-oriented event that would positively impact the community as well as create awareness about Community Nurse and the good works Sam’s Club performs in the community.

“It is our goal to support Community Nurse by raising $60,000,” said Larry Dodson, Market Manager for Sam’s Club. “We are thrilled to partner with them to raise funds and provide more than 200 volunteers to help keep the community healthy.”

“Our partnership with Sam’s Club really brings the issue of the suburban uninsured to light,” said Angela Curran, Executive Director of Community Nurse. “Their sponsorship makes a huge impact on our ability to provide quality health and dental care to those families who need it most.”

The race is challenging, which draws runners from the area and beyond. Starting with a cross country style start (where all runners line up next to each other rather than behind each other), runners will tackle the 10 mile trail terrain in addition to the Big Bertha hill at mile 3, a 125 foot climb over a half mile stretch.

All runners receive a performance T-shirt and stuffed goodie bag in addition to the chance to win cash prizes. There will also be a Dick Pond Shoe Giveaway and other raffles for registered runners.

You think you get good samples when shopping at Sam’s Club on the weekend? You won’t want to miss the after race “Taste of Sam’s Club”! Music and inflatable jumpers will entertain the kids, as well as a 1 mile youth race.

Community Nurse

Since 1921, Community Nurse has provided comprehensive, quality health care and supportive services to lower income and uninsured residents of the western suburbs of Chicago. Our emphasis is on assisting individuals who have difficulty accessing health care due to several barriers. These barriers include limited financial means, language and cultural differences, and lack of health insurance.

To be eligible for our services, patients must meet specific residency and income requirements. Family incomes cannot exceed 200% of the federal poverty level. CNHA is the safety net for health care for working poor families.

Our service area encompasses the 15 western suburbs of:
Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Countryside, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, LaGrange, LaGrange Highlands, LaGrange Park, Lyons, McCook, Westchester, Willow Springs and Western Springs.

CARA

The Chicago Area Runners Association is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. The CARA logo is a symbol of excellence. This race has collaborated with CARA and, on behalf of its runners, agreed to comply with and uphold CARA standards. The focus of CARA standards is accuracy, safety and comfort for all runners. To join CARA and view the CARA standards visit www.cararuns.org.