From the Organizer
Save the date for our Inaugural 5K - September 13,2026!
More info coming soon
Packet Pickup Dates/Times
Awards
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
81°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Red School Hse, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Orland Park, IL
Population
57,961
as of 2023
City Elevation
717 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 13 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 Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
87
Days to train
- Race
- Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 13, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Orland Park, IL
Run for Their Lives 5K
5K · From $30 · 10501 W La Porte Rd
9 miles away
5th Annual Fox Trot 5K
5K · From $40 · 6652 S 78th Ave
9 miles away
Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run/Walk
1 Mile · 2 Mile / 3K · From $14 · 10499 W 153rd St
3 miles away
SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k
5K · From $30 · 16600 S. Central Ave
7 miles away
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.
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 Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk?
- Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Orland Park, Illinois on September 13, 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 Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Orland Park, Illinois at 13300 LaGrange Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk
Sep 13, 2026