Back-to-School Family Fun 5K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
A collaboration between:
- The Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Community Consolidated School District 21 (CCSD 21)
- The Wheeling Police Unity Foundation (WPUF)
- Wheeling Park District
- The Indian Trails Public Library
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
83°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheeling, IL
Population
38,495
as of 2023
Elevation
650 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Back-to-School Family Fun 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
61
Days to train
- Race
- Back-to-School Family Fun 5K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Back-to-School Family Fun 5K?
- Back-to-School Family Fun 5K is a running race held in Wheeling, Illinois on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Back-to-School Family Fun 5K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Wheeling, Illinois at 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Back-to-School Family Fun 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Back-to-School Family Fun 5K
Aug 8, 2026