Join Us for The Val Nora 5K.
Supporting Disability Awareness Month & Over The Rainbow Association in Honor of Val Nora.
Join us on July 12th. 2040 Brown Avenue, Evanston, IL.
This July 12th, Over The Rainbow Association invites the community to come together for something bigger than a race.
The inaugural Val Nora 5K is a celebration of community, inclusion, independence, and the lasting impact of Val Nora, a longtime OTR resident who loved fundraising for Over The Rainbow and supporting the residents and community she cared so deeply about.
Route follows the beautiful scenery of the North Shore Channel Trail along McCormick Blvd. and the Canal
On Saturday, July 12, participants of all ages and abilities are invited to walk, run, or roll in support of Over The Rainbow Association (OTR), helping create accessible, affordable housing and supportive services for adults with physical disabilities.
Join us for our fun festival after!
Join us for a fun family friendly fest after with a DJ, Food Trucks, & More!
More than just a 5K, the event will also feature a community festival with a DJ, food, activities, and more!
Held during Disability Awareness Month, this event is about visibility, awareness, and creating a world where independence is possible for everyone.
Why This Matters
Accessible housing for adults with physical disabilities remains critically limited, and OTR works every day to change that.
Today, more than 350 adults live independently across OTR’s 14 accessible communities, but millions of people with disabilities still face barriers to accessible housing, support, and independence.
The Val Nora 5K helps raise awareness and directly supports the OTR programs and services that make this possible.
A Community Event for Everyone
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual walker, family with kids, adaptive athlete, or simply someone who wants to support a meaningful cause, this event is for you.
Participants can choose from:
A 5K Run/Walk/Roll
A 2K option
Virtual participation opportunities
Following the race, the celebration continues with a fun community festival featuring music, food, activities, opportunities to connect with local partners, and appearances from the Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball team.
Get Involved
Gym 1801: OTR Sponsor
There are so many ways to participate:
Register as an individual
Create a team
Become a sponsor
Volunteer
Donate in honor of Val Nora
Share the event with friends and family
Together, we can raise awareness, build community, and help open doors to greater independence for adults with physical disabilities.
Register Today
Join us as we walk, run, and roll for inclusion, accessibility, and independence.
Because every step truly does open a door.
