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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | May 1, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
| 10K Run | 10K | May 1, 20278:50 AM | $35$40 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | May 1, 20278:50 AM | $35$40 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $35 on Apr 1, 2027.
Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 10K in Illinois, which costs $42 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Illinois runs 1:03:01, about 10:08 a mile, based on 51 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:48 and men in 57:32.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:49 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
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 Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Race, the fastest tenth finished in 29:23 or better, the top quarter in 35:19, and half the field in 47:08; the last tenth came in after 1:04:56.
At the 2025 10K Race, the fastest tenth finished in 49:55 or better, the top quarter in 56:08, and half the field in 1:02:09; the last tenth came in after 1:21:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:00 | 23:57 |
| 20-29 | 25:47 | 21:04 |
| 30-39 | 25:47 | 23:01 |
| 40-49 | 24:44 | 24:14 |
| 50-59 | 32:52 | 25:49 |
| 60-69 | 33:43 | 26:11 |
| 70+ | 44:32 | 36:35 |
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.
Slower than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:19, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 24 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 May 1 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 77°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 Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
7:30 AM: Packet pick-up, check-in, and day-of registration open. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your race start time to allow for parking, check-in, and walking to the start line. 8:30 AM: National Anthem sung by West Chicago’s…
Course
Parking and travel
Free parking is available in the South Lot for participants, volunteers, and spectators. 1 S 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton. $1,000+ fundraisers will be emailed a parking pass for the VIP parking lot. Race day packet pick-up and check-in will…
The cause
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See you at 14th annual Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile run/walk, taking place at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on May 1, 2027. Expect a morning filled with delicious food, fitness, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. This memorable event unites nearly 1,700 individuals, spanning all ages and backgrounds, in a shared mission to support our Northern Illinois neighbors and cultivate vibrant, flourishing communities.