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
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…
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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.
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