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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
485 Marley Road, New Lenox IL
5K
31–46°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
42–48°F
dry
2024
30–39°F
rain
2023
39–43°F
rain
2022
27–46°F
dry
2021
32–53°F
dry
2020
38–46°F
dry
2019
41–56°F
rain
2018
26–36°F
dry
2017
27–46°F
dry
2016
24–39°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
Date: Saturday, November 21st @ 8am
Location: 485 Marley Road, New Lenox, IL
Age Requirement: Age 7 & Older
More Information: Gobbler Gauntlet 5K Registration
Race Details
- Terrain: The terrain of the race/walk is mostly flat with a few rolling hills.
- Water Station: The route will have a water station.
- Timing: An electronically timed finish line will be provided.
- Finisher Perks: All participants will receive one complimentary drink in the clubhouse upon finishing the race.
Awards
- Medals: Medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age category.
- Category Winners: Top male and female finishers as well as male and female winners from New Lenox will be recognized.
- Proceeds: Net proceeds will benefit the NLCPD Scholarship Program.
- Shirt Guarantee: Participants registered by Monday, October 27, are guaranteed a race shirt.
Registration Information
- Registration Options: $35 Mail/Fax/Walk-in received by 11/18.
- Online Registration: $35 Online until NOON on 11/20.
- Race Day Registration: $45 Race Day Walk-up.
- Walk-up Registration: Begins at 7:00am on race day.
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