From the Organizer
Welcome back the Big Base Race!
Join us in kicking off our 2026 Closing Day fun with our first 5k Race, also with a 1-Mile race option! All runners AND walkers are welcome!!
This year we have T-shirts for early registrants, and awards for all winners in the following groups!
Overall Male and Female in both the 5k and 1 Mile distances.
Top Three finishers in each age group. Age divisions: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Race Day registration will be available from 6:45am until 7:45am the morning of the race.
Come check out this flat and fast out and back race course and see if you can set a new Personal Record!
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wheatfield, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
667 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wheatfield Little League's Big Base Race 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Wheatfield Little League's Big Base Race 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk
Jun 20, 2026