Train Up 5K and Fun Run
Train Up 5K and Fun Run is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Northfield, IL, with entry fees from $15 to $60.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (5 days to go)
- Location
- 315 Waukegan Rd., Northfield, IL
- Price
- $15–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join CHA students, families, alumni, and friends to raise money for our Train Up Campaign. Not a runner? Walkers are welcome! With a 5K, 1 Mile, and two Kids' Dashes for the youngest students, we have something for everyone. Races begin and end on campus.
All 5K participants registered before October 1 will receive a hooded sweatshirt. Post-race, all participants will receive a finisher pack and replenishing drinks and snacks. Guests and participants alike will want to visit our Friends of CHA Sponsorship Village, which includes paid concessions (coffee, hot chocolate, cider, and donuts). All proceeds benefit the Train Up Campaign.
We'll end the morning with a groundbreaking ceremony for our new Activity Center at 10:00 AM.
- 7:15 AM - Final packet pickup and late registration (Note: 5K sweatshirts may not be available for late registrants or those who have registered after October 2.)
- 7:30 AM - Friends of CHA Village opens, including paid concessions
- 7:45 AM - Pre-race announcements and group warm-ups
- 8:00 AM - 5K begins
- 8:15 AM - 1 Mile begins
- 9:00 AM - Inflatables Dash
- 9:15 AM - 1/4 Mile Kids' Dash
- 9:30 AM - 50 Yard Kids' Dash
- 9:45 AM - Post-race awards and announcements
- 10:00 AM - Activity Center Groundbreaking
- 10:30 AM - Event teardown and clean up
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/17
High
55°
Low
42°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
3%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
About Northfield, IL
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Train Up 5K and Fun Run
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 315 Waukegan Rd., Northfield, IL
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Train Up 5K and Fun Run
Oct 17, 2026