NM 5K Race To Impact
Lake Forest, IL
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
1200 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest IL
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46–60°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
58–74°F
rain
2024
44–65°F
dry
2023
46–65°F
rain
2022
33–45°F
dry
2021
47–69°F
dry
2020
38–58°F
rain
2019
39–55°F
dry
2018
34–55°F
dry
2017
50–67°F
dry
2016
58–73°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Cloudy · 44–55°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 44°F · 15% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
NM5K Race to Impact
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:30 AM Start!
Run, walk and make an impact.
Be part of the 12th Annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest NM5k Race to Impact on Sunday, October 18. This community event features both a chipped and timed 5K run and a one-mile walk, plus fun pre-race activities and a raffle drawing. Secure your spot in advance and join us in supporting health and wellness.
How to register.
Please register online in advance to join this event using the button below. Registration closes on Saturday at 5:00 pm.
Location:
Northwestern Medicine
Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
1200 North Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Race day schedule:
8:00 am: Registration and check-in begin
8:15 am: Race kick-off and warm-up
8:30 am: 5K run starts
8:35 am: One-mile walk starts
Your support changes lives.
Your support, whether through sponsorship, donations or participation, directly helps fund preventive health and wellness initiatives. Proceeds benefit patients with conditions such as heart disease, cancer and Parkinson’s.
You can also make an impact by purchasing a flower sign for the Garden of Hope, which will be displayed at the Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center during the event.
For more information, please call 847.535.7060 or visit the Member Services Desk.
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