Better Than Yesterday 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Aurora, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Than Yesterday 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $50 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 43 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 6:32 AM, and the Better Than Yesterday 5K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
350 N. River St, Aurora, IL 60506
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 70 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
- 350 N. River St, Aurora, IL 60506Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Sep 14, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Better Than Yesterday 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 350 N. River St, Aurora, IL 60506.
From the organizers
Limitless Momentum is proud to announce our 2nd Annual Better Than Yesterday 5K on Saturday, November 7th at Wilder Park in Aurora, IL (350 N. River St). The Better Than Yesterday 5K is about progress, not perfection. This is a run/walk, so all "walks of life" are welcome. This will be a chipped race.