Melrose Park Family Fun Run/Walk 5k and Community Health Fair 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Melrose Park, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Runners Ages 10-17 | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Kids Run Ages 5-9 (No shirt included) | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Melrose Park Family Fun Run/Walk 5k and Community Health Fair (Ages 17+) | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Junior Runners Ages 10-17: $15 until Oct 3.
- Kids Run Ages 5-9 (No shirt included): Free until Oct 3.
- Melrose Park Family Fun Run/Walk 5k and Community Health Fair (Ages 17+): $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 57 percent below 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 6:50 AM, and the Junior Runners Ages 10-17 starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1715 W Lake Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160
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 October 4 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 1715 W Lake Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 630 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Melrose Park Family Fun Run/Walk 5k and Community Health Fair?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $15, entry is about 57 percent below 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?
- 1715 W Lake Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160.
From the organizers
The Seventh-day Adventist Church places a strong emphasis on caring for the body, mind, and soul, guided by biblical principles that promote wholistic health. As part of our mission, we seek to share these principles, often referred to as the 8 Laws of Health with the broader community.
This event will include a family fun, 5K run or walk open to community members ages 5+ and all fitness levels, as well as a health fair offering educational resources focused on wellness and prevention. Registration includes, bib numbers, t-shirt, and medal. (Kids race only includes medal)
Check in date and race materials pick-up: