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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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Race-day forecast says layers
31°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
Age 7 & Older
Sanctuary Golf Course
Dash your way to the finish line. The terrain of the race/walk is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The route will have a water station and an electronically timed finish line. All participants will receive one complimentary drink in the clubhouse upon finishing the race. Medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age category such as top male and female finishers as well as male and female winners from New Lenox. Net proceeds will benefit the NLCPD Scholarship Program. If registered by Monday, October 27, participants are guaranteed a race shirt. Race Day Walk-up registration begins at 7:00am.
Saturday, November 21st @8am
Rate: $35 Mail/Fax/Walk-in received by 11/18, $35 Online until NOON on 11/20, $45 Race Day Walk-up
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