
From the Organizer
Please join us for a beautiful fall race to support the Channahon School District music programs!
Age group awards!
Post-race refreshments!
Live on-course entertainment!
Register by October 1st, 2025 to be guaranteed to receive a commemorative hoodie on race day!
For full race details please visit Forte5k.com.
Please email with questions at Forte5KRace@gmail.com.
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
60°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Channahon Dresden Isl Dam, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
13,854
as of 2023
Elevation
554 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Forte 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Forte 5K Run/Walk
Oct 24, 2026