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Unit 5K

Unit 5K is a running race on May 2, 2027 in Normal, IL, with an entry fee of $10.

Date
May 2, 2027 (171 days to go)
Price
$10
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Support the Unit 5 Educational Foundation by participating in the 6th Annual Unit 5K presented by Commerce Bank. Choose to participate in the 5K or one mile walk/run. Race will take place on cross country grass course. Sign up today and show your pride for Unit 5 schools! 

Bib Pickup
Race packet pick-up:
Friday, TBD
Sunday (Race Day) from 1-2 pm, Maxwell Park

Registration
Please save yourself some time on race day and complete your registration prior to arriving on site.

Events

One Mile$10
5K$10

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

69°

Typical Low

44°

Chance of Rain

40%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:53 AMSunset 7:52 PMDaylight 13h 59m

About Normal, IL

Population

52,908

as of 2023

City Elevation

793 ft

Nearest Airport

BMI

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 5 mi

Major Hub

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport · 109 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Unit 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

171

Days to train

Race
Unit 5K
Date
May 2, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unit 5K?
Unit 5K is a running race held in Normal, Illinois on May 2, 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 Unit 5K?
Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Normal, Illinois at Maxwell Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Unit 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Unit 5K

May 2, 2027

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