
From the Organizer
This event will be along the Cal-Sag trail in Blue Island, IL. Event Focus - The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a non-profit organization that offers person-to-person service assisting the needy. This event will raise funds to let us continue to help people with rental assistance, utility bills, maintenance issues such as furnace repairs, and transportation to medical appointments or work etc.
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap 3sw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
23,416
as of 2023
Elevation
643 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 10 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
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Days to train
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Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026