Know Before You Go: 2025 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!

GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is Tomorrow! Here Are The Things To Know Before You Go:

Tomorrow, June 14th
NOW Arena – 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL

We are SO close to being the number one playhouse across the GiGi’s Network help us reach our goal! Use this LINK to see the live leaderboards and make a donation to the #National / Hoffman Estates GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!

Parking Map:

What Time Should I Be There?

Registration Open: 7:30AM
Opening Ceremony: 8:30AM
5K Begins: 9:00AM
1 Mile walk, activities, Kids Dash for Down syndrome, Dads Dash, and awards will follow!
It is not too late to donate! Use this LINK to help support our programs! You can register additional family and friends at the on-site registration tent upon arrival!

Will There Be Food?

We are excited to welcome local food trucks and breweries to our event this year!

Featured Food Trucks: Da Pizza, Kona Ice, and Office Friends will have food available for purchase. All three trucks are donating a percentage of their proceeds from the day back to our playhouse!
Featured Breweries: Tangled Roots and Lucky Monk will be handing out free samples! (21+)

Did Someone Say Raffle?

We’re hosting an exciting raffle with awesome prizes, including the chance to pie Franco!
1 ticket for $10
5 tickets for $40

Cash and card are accepted, winner must be present, names will be pulled following team awards!

Can I purchase GiGi’s Merch?

YES!

Hugs and Mugs will have their own tent featuring brand new merch, make sure to pick up your newest summer swag. Supplies will be limited at the event, but can be purchased to ship or pick up in store at a later date! 
Reminder: Hugs and Mugs is cash free

Will GiGi Be There?

Yes—GiGi will be there! And she’ll be signing and celebrating her groundbreaking new book, GiGi’s Journey, created in partnership with the beloved Harry Moon series. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Don’t miss this magical moment!

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