Join other runners, walkers, leukemia supporters and survivors in the Chicago community on Saturday, May 30 for the 32^nd Annual ABC7 Gibbons Run at Montrose Harbor. Proceeds from the event support the Leukemia Research Foundation, advancing innovative research and providing vital support for the patients and families who need it most.

Learn more and register today at leukemiarf.org/gibbons5k.

• Who:     Runners, walkers, volunteers, and leukemia supporters and survivors
• What:   32^nd Annual ABC7 Gibbons Run
• When:   Saturday, May 30 at 8:30am CT (Live broadcast on ABC7)
• Where:  Montrose Harbor, Chicago, Illinois
• Why:     Proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit focused exclusively on funding leukemia research.

The 2026 ABC7 Gibbons Run includes a chip-timed 5K run, 3K walk, a Kids Dash, and a special Tiny Trot for those aged 3 and under. After the events, stay for a party at Montrose Harbor with food, refreshments, music, and partner tents.

Named after the legendary ABC7 reporter Jim Gibbons, the event has raised nearly $2M since it started to help fund critical medical research.

“We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with the Leukemia Research Foundation, a partnership that now spans more than three decades,” said John Idler, ABC7 president and general manager. “By supporting this event and leukemia research, we have the opportunity to honor the memory of our colleague, Jim Gibbons, and make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by the disease.”

“We sincerely thank ABC7 Chicago for their ongoing dedication to this event and our partnership,” said Kevin Radelet, executive director of the Leukemia Research Foundation. “Together, we are helping to accelerate lifesaving research, advance new treatments, and move closer to a world without leukemia.”

Online registration for the event is available at leukemiarf.org/gibbons5k. Participants can register as an individual or team, and choose to participate in person or virtually.

Registration is free for all leukemia patients and survivors.

Event sponsorships are still available and volunteers are still needed. Contact Arleen Boudart at arleen@leukemiarf.org to learn more.

About the Leukemia Research Foundation

The Leukemia Research Foundation, headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, is committed to funding innovative leukemia research worldwide and supporting people affected by leukemia. Since its founding in 1946, nearly $100M has been raised to pursue better treatments and the ultimate cure for leukemia. For more information, visit the Leukemia Research Foundation’s website at leukemiarf.org.