
Cook Cancer 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Franklin Grove, IL, with an entry fee of $33.
Franklin Grove Area Historical Society is proud to host, The Cook Cancer 5K Walk/Run in memory of Ron and Melody Cook, this is a new event which invites runners and walkers of all ages to experience the various terrains in Chaplin Creek Historic Village, 1715 Whitney Rd, in Franklin Grove, Illinois.
Cancer has affected many households, by participating, you're not only getting active and having fun, but you're also helping make a meaningful impact in cancer research through the American Cancer Society, where the profits from the race are going.
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this 5K is a chance to come together, give back, and celebrate everything that makes Franklin Grove special. The Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, a 501C3 non-profit organization, hopes to see you October 17th, 2026.
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/17
High
57°
Low
37°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
2%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Cook Cancer 5K Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026