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Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk

Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Blue Island, IL, with an entry fee of $35.

Date
October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
Price
$35
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

5K Charitable Run/Walk

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

Boo Island - 5K Run/Walk$35

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

70°

Typical Low

52°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap 3sw, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:49 AMSunset 6:28 PMDaylight 11h 39m

Host City

About Blue Island, IL

Population

23,416

as of 2023

City 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

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

72

Days to train

Race
Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk
Date
October 3, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Blue Island than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk?+
Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk is a running race held in Blue Island, Illinois on October 3, 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 Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk?+
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Blue Island, Illinois at Corner of Canal St & Olde Western Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk

Oct 3, 2026

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