From the Organizer
On August 1st, during our Alumni Weekend, come join us for the 3rd Annual 5k hosted on COD’s main campus! There will be a 5k timed race & post race Alumni party & pizza. Start and Finish at the College of DuPage Track. View the Course Map Here
What is included with your race entry:
• A first-class running experience
• Chip-timing for accurate results.
• A totally set up and well-marked course.
Start Times: 5:00 PM
Packet Pickup: Will take place on race day at the start area.
Course Type: Road and Paved Trail with some grass crossings.
Stroller friendly? Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes
Transportation: Parking is available at the start area.
Course time limit is 7:30 PM
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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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lisle-Morton Arboretum, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
28,270
as of 2023
Elevation
773 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
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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.
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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest
Aug 1, 2026