Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Annual 5K is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Palatine, IL.
Join us for the NCCS 5K, a fun and family-friendly event open to runners, walkers, and canicrossers* (yes—bring your dog along!). Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a morning stroll, or letting your pup lead the way, there’s a place for you at the starting line.
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
49°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Population
66,548
as of 2023
City 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.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Annual 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
18
Days to train
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Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Annual 5K
Nov 14, 2026