Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for the 14th annual Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile run/walk, taking place at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on May 1, 2027. Expect a morning filled with delicious food, fitness, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. This memorable event unites nearly 1,700 individuals, spanning all ages and backgrounds, in a shared mission to support our Northern Illinois neighbors and cultivate vibrant, flourishing communities.
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
65°
Typical Low
42°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lisle-Morton Arboretum, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheaton, IL
Population
53,453
as of 2023
Elevation
771 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 13 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 Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile
- Date
- May 1, 2027
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile?
- Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile is a running race held in Wheaton, Illinois on May 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 Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Wheaton, Illinois at 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile
May 1, 2027