On May 11, the 17th Susan G. Komen Mother's Day Race for the Cure takes place at Butler Field in Grant Park. It's in support of breast cancer patients, survivors and their families. This year, Komen Chicago awarded $1.3 million to 17 local organizations. Stephanie Chan Vo, volunteer programs manager, and Julie Jacobson, financial manager, both with Susan G. Komen - Chicago joined us live from Grant Park during our ABC 7 Eyewitness News Sunday Morning.
17th Susan G. Komen Mother's Day Race for the Cure
Mother's Day, May 11, 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Grant Park, Butler Field, Chicago
Race Day Schedule
6:30 a.m.: Race site opens, Survivor Cafe opens
7:00 a.m.: Charizma - main stage
7:30 a.m.: Survivor Parade - survivor tent
7:45 a.m.: Survivor Photo - main stage
7:50 a.m.: Pre-race warm-up
8:00 a.m.: Start sequence
10K Timed Run
5K Timed Run
5K Fun Walk
1 Mile Fun Walk
10 a.m.: Sponsors and awards presentation