Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Romeoville, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the Angel Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run starts at 8:30 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.
Start location and course
101 Airport Road, Romeoville, IL 60446
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:56 or better, the top quarter in 38:20, and half the field in 51:25; the last tenth came in after 1:03:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 45:14 | 38:13 |
| 20-29 | 32:57 | 35:03 |
| 30-39 | 33:01 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 26:26 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 38:35 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 28 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 174 to 126 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:03:17 to 51:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 (-28%) | 51:25 | under 28:56 | 22:21 |
| 2024 | 174 | 1:03:17 | under 35:14 | 25:28 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:20, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 35 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% 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.
Race details
- Where
- 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, IL 60446Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2020 (Oct 2, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 126 runners finished the Angel Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run; the median finish was 51:25 and the winner ran 22:21.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:20, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 35 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, IL 60446.
From the organizers
The 16th Annual Angels Against Abuse 5k Walk/Run Fundraiser to End Domestic Violence.
Hosted by and benefiting Guardian Angel Community Services Programs: Groundwork & Suzy's Caring Place
RACE LOCATION:
Lewis University-Romeoville, Flight Deck in St. Charles Borromeo - North Campus
101 Airport Road Romeoville, Illinois
Click Here for Map
RACE DETAILS:
8:30am-Registration and Check-in
9:30am-5K Begins
REGISTRATION:
GENERAL REGISTRATION: REGISTER BY 9/18/2026 FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING: $35 *AFTER 9/18/2026 PRICE INCREASES TO $45
STUDENT REGISTRATION: FREE REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS THROUGH 9/18/2026 *AFTER 9/18/2026 PRICE INCREASES TO $10
*Discounts available for Groups/Teams. Email [email protected] for more information.
Other Details:
Option to Walk or Run
Pet Friendly Event
Stroller Friendly Event
Raffles/Prizes
Fun Activities
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Support a Great Cause!