From the Organizer
One day or day one?
Start 2026 off right and take on the 2026 Day 1 Run Virtual Challenge.
Simply, run or walk any distance on New Year's Day. Whether it's outside or on the treadmill, moving on day 1 is the goal! Then, submit your distance and time on our virtual results board.
Registration is free, and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
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
30°
Typical Low
16°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mundelein 4 Wsw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Zurich, IL
Population
19,727
as of 2023
Elevation
852 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 19 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 Day 1 Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Lake Zurich, IL
12th Annual Dash Around the Lake
5 miles away
JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026
8 miles away
Rock 'n' Run FUNdraiser!
8 miles away
Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge
Less than a mile 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 Day 1 Run?
- Day 1 Run is a running race held in Lake Zurich, Illinois on January 1, 2027. 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 Day 1 Run?
- Friday, January 1, 2027 in Lake Zurich, Illinois at 1152 Ensell Road, Lake Zurich, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Day 1 Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Day 1 Run
Jan 1, 2027