13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

We are looking forward to another wonderful race this year! This year the spirit and celebration of 13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K is back!  The race is scheduled to begin at 8 am. Over the years together, we have raised over $35,000.00 and have collected thousands of pounds of food to help the families of our community. We are very proud the proceeds will benefit Niles Family Services Food Pantry in supporting all those families in need by raising money through the fee to participate and donations. 

Race Information:

• Race Time: 8 am
• Location Start/Finish: At Notre Dame College Prep High School, 7655 Dempster St. Niles, IL 60714
• Awards: Each Participant will receive a Participation Medal, picked up at the race.  

Why is it so important to support the Niles Family Services Food Pantry?

• In our community there are many people, young, elderly and in-between, who do not have the resources to feed themselves or their families adequately. 
• The Niles Family Services exists to aid those who need food, especially on an emergency basis. We want to make sure that every person has the food they need to sustain themselves.

Current Food Pantry Needs:

• The highest priority need for donations to the food pantry right now are cleaning supplies.
• Also needed are paper plates, plastic utensils, and cups.
• If you prefer to donate food items, the most useful items are canned fruit, canned vegetables, tuna, cereals (individual sized), oatmeal, crackers, rice, peanut butter, jelly, Chef Boyardee cans, chili, and pasta sauce.

Race Host

http://www.niles-parks.org

2026 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3529
2025 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3346
2024 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3164
2023 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2973
2022 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2763
2021 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2573 
2020 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2402 
2019 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2232 
2018 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2042 
2017 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1776 
2016 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1558 
2015 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1374 
2014 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1085 

The Start and Finish of the race will be in the street, next to the high school football stadium parking lot. 

We thank the support of our Race Sponsors. 

Niles Park District is hosting its 12th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 11th. Together, we have raised over $30,000.00 and have collected thousands of pounds of food since the race first began in 2014, all which has gone back into the community. Proceeds benefit Niles Family Services Food Pantry. You can even help donate food by placing boxes at your establishment to help collect non-perishable food donations. Everyone can help! ALL proceeds are donated to Niles Family Services Food Pantry. 

Why is it so important to support the Food Pantries and our community?

• Many people, young, elderly and in-between, who do not have the resources to feed themselves or their families adequately.  
• The Niles Family Services exists to aid those who need food, especially on an emergency basis. We want to make sure that every person has the food they need to sustain themselves.
• What can you do to help? You are invited to participate at any of our levels of support. In exchange for your generous donation, your company will be acknowledged prominently on race day banners and race day announcements. Every contribution helps! To be a part of the giving force within the community: 

Become a Harvest Hustle Sponsor: 

• In exchange for your generous donation, your company will be acknowledged prominently on race day banners and race day announcements. Financial contributions keep prices low for participants and helps offset the cost of hosting the event. Every contribution helps within the giving force of our community.  

In-Kind Donations:

• Donate goods, such as bottled water, healthy snacks, or fruit for runners to enjoy post-race. 
• Donate a gift certificate or product for our raffle.

Sponsor Levels (please check one)

☐  Sprinter $500: 

• Display of company provided banner, logo on Race website, event booth and emails & letters for event
• Company representative invited to assist the Race MC in announcing race results at finish line and speak about the company on the PA system to spectators and finishers.
• Company provided gift to top finishers when presenting the placement award.
• Company representative to hand out awards at finish line to all runners/walkers.

☐  Runner $250:

• Company logo on Race website, event booth and emails & letters for event
• Company representative to hand out awards at finish line to all runners/walkers. 

☐  Walker $125: Company logo on NPD website and emails & letters for event

Please consider making a contribution to this fun-filled event! We could not do this without your generosity, and we thank you in advance for your support. All donations are tax deductible. For more information on the Harvest Hustle or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jackson Theil at jtheil@niles-parks.org or by phone at 847-967-1400.

Sponsorship Order Form is below as a PDF. 

We are need of volunteers for the Race Operations the day of the event. 

If you are interested, please email Jackson at jtheil@niles-parks.org