Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- La Grange, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $42 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $35$42 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $42 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 31, then $42 until Nov 23, then $50 until Nov 26, then $55 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
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 6:53 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1045 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Runner's Edge Race Timing) for Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:36 or better, the top quarter in 28:50, and half the field in 35:10; the last tenth came in after 57:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:42 | 18:52 |
| 20-29 | 21:23 | 17:13 |
| 30-39 | 22:47 | 18:07 |
| 40-49 | 23:46 | 18:32 |
| 50-59 | 22:44 | 20:26 |
| 60-69 | 29:57 | 21:58 |
| 70+ | 36:41 | 26:18 |
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?
About average for Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here are about average.
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 November 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 16°F and hot years reach 53°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
- 1045 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL 60525Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 650 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $42 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 2,362 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 35:10 and the winner ran 16:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1045 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL 60525.
From the organizers
Begin your Thanksgiving Day with a community tradition—the Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, participants will enjoy a scenic course through the picturesque, tree-lined streets of La Grange. This annual event offers a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and family while supporting the Rotary Club of La Grange Foundation and its impactful causes. The race begins at 8:30 AM, offering the perfect blend of community, camaraderie, and holiday cheer...and pie!