
From the Organizer
Veterans Liberty Run & Walk
Sprint, jog or walk the 1 or 2 mile course through beautiful Centennial Park. All participants receive a dri-fit race shirt, a USA hand flag, a pass for *one free admission to the Centennial Park Aquatic Center, post-race refreshments and entry into a prize raffle. Awards to the top overall male and female finisher and the top three male and female finishers in each age group, (9U, 10-14, 15-19, ...., 60-64, 65-69, 70+). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local veterans organizations. Race packet pick-up: June 28 – July 3 at Human Race (15148 S. LaGrange Rd). Onsite registration and packet pick-up for those not yet picked up begins at 5:30P on July 3 at the race site.
*Good for one free admission on one day only: July 5, 6, 7, or 8, 2026.
Kid’s Run for Fun – 50 Yard Dash
Cheer on our youngest participants in the 50 yard, everyone wins, dash! Pre-registration is not required for this free event. The dash will begin at approximately 7:30P. Medals to all participants. All ages welcome.
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
88°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Red School Hse, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
57,961
as of 2023
Elevation
717 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
25
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run/Walk
Jul 3, 2026