The Vintage Purse Museum is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization – 100% of Proceeds Support Employment for the disabled.

Event Description

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 music, artwork by Museum employees & volunteers, the museum open house, plus sponsor tents, marketplace, and food trucks.    Come join us, have some fun, and help support this important mission.  Registration also includes the following:

• A VIP ticket for a full museum tour at a later date (with a 10% VIP Discount in Gift Shop)   

• A Commemorative Race/Event T-Shirt   

5K Run / Walk

Price: $30Time: 10AM CDT

Registration ends August 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

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1.5M Fun Walk

Price: $20

Time: 10AM CD Registration ends August 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

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Event Location

Vintage Purse Museum

3 Diversatech Drive Manteno, IL 60950 US

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