Illinois · 5K
VPM Purses in Paradise
VPM Purses in Paradise is a 5K event held in Manteno, Illinois. It was last held on August 29, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Manteno, IL
Race details
- Last held
- August 29, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Manteno, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- vintagepursemuseum.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 10:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the VPM Purses in Paradise
This 5K Run / 1.5M walk goes through the historic Diversatech campus. ALL proceeds support the Virtual Purse Museum. The Vintage Purse Museum, NFP exists to provide workforce development, job training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while enriching the community through history, creativity, and inclusive cultural experiences. This fun, flat run / walk is part of the Vintage Purse Museum's annual Luau Marketplace. It includes a historic architecture route, live Ukulele…
More 5Ks in Illinois
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
More upcoming races in Illinois
-
Run the BluffPeoria, IL1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed) - Student (21 & Under)5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - Student
Keep exploring
- All races in Illinois
- 5Ks in Illinois 190 upcoming races
- 10Ks in Illinois 68 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Illinois 37 upcoming races
- Marathons in Illinois 12 upcoming races
- 5Ks in the United States 6,417 upcoming races
- August races in Illinois
- 5Ks in Indiana 146 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Wisconsin 116 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Missouri 131 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Kentucky 97 upcoming races
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
VPM Purses in Paradise: common questions
- When is the VPM Purses in Paradise?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the VPM Purses in Paradise held?
- In Manteno, Illinois.
- What distances does the VPM Purses in Paradise offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the VPM Purses in Paradise?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the VPM Purses in Paradise?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. $30 (from vintagepursemuseum.org, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the VPM Purses in Paradise start?
- 10:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the VPM Purses in Paradise?
- Loop course; Road surface.
Plan this race in RaceRove
Save it to your plan, compare it with other races, check typical race-day weather and track your 50-state progress in the interactive app.