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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
2175 S 1st Avenue, Forest Park IL
5K · 1 Mile
58–74°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
56–79°F
dry
2024
53–73°F
dry
2023
61–72°F
rain
2022
51–62°F
dry
2021
57–80°F
dry
2020
62–83°F
dry
2019
54–71°F
dry
2018
51–66°F
dry
2017
71–89°F
dry
2016
59–68°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 54–75°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 54°F · 27% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Organizer: Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.)
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM CST
- Location: Miller Meadows, 2175 S 1st Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
Special Features
- Beneficiary: Portion of the proceeds benefit the Maywood Underground Railroad Home Restoration Project.
- Race Options: Choose from a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk, or Virtual Race.
- Fundraising: Create a fundraising page to raise funds for the Underground Railroad Home Restoration charity effort.
- Community Impact: Help uplift our culture and celebrate our cultural history for generations to come.
Support and Participation
- Encouragement: Thanks in advance for your generous support!
- Registration: Sign up for the event at this link.
- Community Event: Join us in making a difference through participation.
- Stay Informed: Follow our updates for more information.
Event Details and Schedule
This year's race series is extra special. We look forward to seeing you there!
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