JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- Deer Grove East, Palatine, IL
- Distance
- 2026 JOURNEYS 5K Run/Walk · 2026 JOURNEYS 1K Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join the JOURNEYS 5K
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM
DEER GROVE EAST
1599 PEPPERTREE DR, PALATINE
More than just a race, the JOURNEYS 5k is a family fun event that benefits people facing homelessness and housing insecurity in the north and northwest suburbs of Cook County.
Dogs are welcomed as long as they are on a leash!
NOTE: Registrations after 06/01/26 are not guaranteed a shirt.
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
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palatine, IL
Population
66,548
as of 2023
Elevation
727 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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 JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026?
- JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026 is a running race held in Palatine, Illinois on June 20, 2026. 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 JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Palatine, Illinois at Deer Grove East, Palatine, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026
Jun 20, 2026