TEAM GIGI's is a group of parents, family members, volunteers, and community members – from first-time 5k walkers to long-time half-marathoners and everyone in between – who will walk or run the Naperville Half Marathon Races on Sunday, October 19, 2025 as Charity Heroes, raising funds and awareness for GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley.

Thank you for choosing GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley as your charity partner.  Each GiGi's Playhouse runner agrees to raise a minimum of $150 to help support the FREE educational, therapeutic and career development programs for GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley.

This year we are excited to announce that we are setting a goal of 25 Charity Hero Runners and a fundraising goal of $25,000!

As a  TEAM GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE FOX VALLEY Charity Hero Runner you will be a winner too! Beyond everything a standard entry fee runner gets you get…

• Access to $20 / $10 / $7 entry discounts provided by the race
• Access to charity-runner exclusive village pre-race heated tent and gear check, massage, and extras.
• Unique recognition on race bib, program, or website (must register by 11:59PM 8/31).
• Eligibility for program awards for top charity fundraisers.
  • Charity Hero Gold fundraiser listing (Fundraisers over $1000)
  • Charity Hero Champion award (Fundraisers over $2000)
• The satisfaction of knowing they ran for a cause that will truly benefit from your generosity.