Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in New Lenox, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (85 days to go)
- Location
- 485 Marley Road, New Lenox, IL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
Age 7 & Older
Sanctuary Golf Course
Dash your way to the finish line. The terrain of the race/walk is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The route will have a water station and an electronically timed finish line. All participants will receive one complimentary drink in the clubhouse upon finishing the race. Medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age category such as top male and female finishers as well as male and female winners from New Lenox. Net proceeds will benefit the NLCPD Scholarship Program. If registered by Monday, October 27, participants are guaranteed a race shirt. Race Day Walk-up registration begins at 7:00am.
Saturday, November 21st @8am
Rate: $35 Mail/Fax/Walk-in received by 11/18, $35 Online until NOON on 11/20, $45 Race Day Walk-up
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
46°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joliet Brandon Rd Dam, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Lenox, IL
Population
27,456
as of 2023
City Elevation
688 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 22 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 Gobbler Gauntlet 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near New Lenox, IL
Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K
4 Mile · From $40 · 1007 N Broadway St
7 miles away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Tinley Park, IL
From $15 · Bannes Elementary
9 miles away
Soph's Legacy Loop - Reach for the Sky!
1 Mile · 2 Mile / 3K · From $16 · 1811 Lawrence Ave.
8 miles away
JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk
1 Mile · 5K · From $20 · Joliet Junior College
3 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gobbler Gauntlet 5K?
When and where is the Gobbler Gauntlet 5K?
How do I register for the Gobbler Gauntlet 5K?
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
Nov 21, 2026