5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Health Fair
5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Health Fair is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Melrose Park, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (67 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Seventh-day Adventist Church places a strong emphasis on caring for the body, mind, and soul, guided by biblical principles that promote wholistic health. Seventh-day Adventists as one of the groups recognized for exceptional longevity, largely attributed to healthy lifestyle practices. As part of our mission, we seek to share these principles—often referred to as the 8 Laws of Health—with the broader community.
This event will include a fun, 5K run or walk open to community members of all ages and fitness levels, as well as a health fair offering educational resources focused on wellness and prevention. Registration includes, bib numbers, t-shirt, and medal.
Check in date: October 2, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM and October 3, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 841 Elsie Drive, Melrose Park Illinois, 60160
Seventh Day Adventist Church of Melrose Park
La Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día hace un fuerte énfasis en el cuidado integral del cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu, guiándose por principios bíblicos que promueven un estilo de vida saludable. Los Adventistas del Séptimo Día es uno de los grupos con mayor longevidad en el mundo, atribuida en gran parte a sus hábitos de vida saludables.
Como parte de nuestra misión, deseamos compartir estos principios de bienestar integral, conocidos como las 8 Leyes de la Salud, con toda nuestra comunidad.
Este evento incluirá una Carrera/Caminata Recreativa de 5K, abierta a personas de todas las edades y niveles de condición física, así como una Feria Comunitaria de Salud, donde se ofrecerán recursos educativos, evaluaciones preventivas e información para fomentar un estilo de vida saludable. La inscripción incluye el número de dorsal, la camiseta y la medalla.
Fecha de registro: Octubre 2, 2026 de 4:30 pm- 9:00 pm a Octubre 3, 2026 de 1:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Ubicación: 841 Elsie Drive, Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día de Melrose Park
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Melrose Park, IL
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- 5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Health Fair
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Health Fair
Oct 4, 2026