
From the Organizer
Save the date for our Inaugural 5K - September 13,2026!
More info coming soon
Packet Pickup Dates/Times
Awards
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
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
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
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
Coming Up
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9 miles away
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9 miles away
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3 miles away
SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Carl Sandburg 5K Run/Walk
Sep 13, 2026