Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile banner
Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile logo
5K10KKids

Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile 2027

Date
Saturday, May 1, 2027
Start time
8:30 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $35 on Apr 1, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
Register on RunSignup

Registration is open.

We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details

Official race website

Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google

Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Fun Run/WalkKidsMay 1, 20278:30 AM$30$35 after Apr 1, 2027–
10K Run10KMay 1, 20278:50 AM$35$40 after Jan 1, 2027–
5K Run/Walk5KMay 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.

Register on RunSignup

The Kids fee goes up to $35 on Apr 1, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $30 until Apr 1, then $35 until May 1.
  • 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Jan 1, then $40 until Mar 1, then $45 until Apr 26, then $50 until May 1.

Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 10K in Illinois, which costs $42 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

2025 results

All results

5K Race

900
finishers
47:08
median (15:10 /mi)
18:34
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
median 47:0822:131:08:05
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10K Race

200
finishers
1:02:09
median (10:00 /mi)
40:23
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men

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.

How fast do you need to be at Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Race
AgeWomenMen
Under 2024:0023:57
20-2925:4721:04
30-3925:4723:01
40-4924:4424:14
50-5932:5225:49
60-6933:4326:11
70+44:3236:35

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.

How fast is it?

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.

  • 10K: Slower than most Illinois 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 56:08, against 53:35 in a typical Illinois 10K, so times here run 5 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 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.

From the race's page

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

Schedule of Events

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

Routes

Routes, from the Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile page

Parking and travel

Parking on Race Day

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

Sponsorship Information

Click HERE to view sponsorship opportunties and benefits.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 780 feet
Results posted by the race
Race Results
Included with entry
Fight Hunger T-Shirt (register by 4/1/27)
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Kids
Editions
2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026), 2025 (May 3, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 22, 2023), 2022 (Apr 23, 2022)

Organize this race? Add details or a correction

Plan your race

Quick answers

When is Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile?
Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Apr 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
At $35, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 10K in Illinois, which costs $42 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.
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, 10K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 900 runners finished the 5K Race; the median finish was 47:08 and the winner ran 18:34.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189.

From the organizers

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.