Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 4, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect, IL 60056
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:36 or better, the top quarter in 34:14, and half the field in 50:28; the last tenth came in after 1:05:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:26 | 25:07 |
| 20-29 | 28:27 | 22:51 |
| 30-39 | 25:27 | 21:13 |
| 40-49 | 25:09 | 19:33 |
| 50-59 | 28:00 | 22:49 |
| 60-69 | 36:46 | 31:56 |
| 70+ | 38:10 | 32:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 232 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 227 to 754 finishers, and the median time dropped from 53:22 to 50:28.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 754 (+16%) | 50:28 | under 27:36 | 17:09 |
| 2024 | 652 (+56%) | 50:53 | under 26:51 | 19:09 |
| 2023 | 418 (+71%) | 51:36 | under 27:56 | 18:56 |
| 2022 | 244 (+7%) | 48:22 | under 27:13 | 21:10 |
| 2021 | 227 | 53:22 | under 28:47 | 20:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:14, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 20 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
LOCAL PICK UP DATES. TUESDAY SEPT 29 - 2:00PM - 6:00PM. WEDNESDAY September 30 - 2:00PM - 6:00PM. THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM. Packet pickup at Lemons of Love, 406 W. Central Rd, Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056. Parking is located behind…
Course
New 2026 Route!
Rules and FAQ
I cannot come, what are my options? Can I get a refund? A: Sorry, there are no refunds for any reason. You may switch to virtual and have your t-shirt mailed to you. The cost you paid becomes a donation to Lemons of Love. Please contact…
The cause
To begin fundraising, select "Become a Fundraiser" at the top of the homepage. With questions, email [email protected]. How It Works: Gather a team (or just yourself) and FUN-raise with Lemons of Love! Sign up to run/walk and start…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
RUN OR WALK IN HONOR OF SOMEONE IMPACTED BY CANCER
Welcome to our 2026 Pink Lemonade 5K, on Sunday, October 4 at 9am at Village Green, 50 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. This annual event brings our community together to raise funds and awareness for Lemons of Love. With your support, we can continue to share the love with anyone impacted by cancer.
Gather your friends and family and join us to walk or run. All ages are welcome!
T-Shirts: If you registered after September 4, 2026 we cannot guarantee you a t-shirt. Quantities are limited. *Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for those who signed up after 9/4/26