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2026 Willard 5k Fun Run

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River Forest, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 17 May, 2026

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About the Event

The Willard PTO is excited to once again host its annual 5K fun run! This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Join us for some friendly competition or just a leisurely stroll to start the day!

Race Details

5K - The 5k features a 2-loop course, beginning and ending near the Willard playground on Franklin Street; the race begins at 8:30am
Kids Run - Before the main event, our youngest runners (1st grade and younger) can try our Mini Loop, a 1/4ish mile loop around Constitution Park (see map)

Registration Information

The cost of registration is $20/person (plus site fees) and includes a race bib, t-shirt, and finishers medal.

Registration for the 5k includes the kids mini-loop registration. You do not need to separately register for each event - just show up to one or both! If you do not wish to receive a race shirt, please select "No Shirt" when selecting your t-shirt size. The t-shirt portion of your entry fee will be donated to the PTO; the perfect option if you don’t want another race t-shirt in your closet!

T-shirts and race bibs will be available for pickup at Willard on Thursday 5/14 and Friday 5/15, as well as the morning of the race.

Races Offered

Willard 5k Fun Run and Mini Loop

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in River Forest.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.3° / 21.4°

wb_sunny 7.5° / 18.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.1 /

water_drop 67.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.3° / 21.4°

wb_sunny 7.5° / 18.9°

air 12.1 km/h

water_drop 67.4%

About River Forest

Learn more about the host city, River Forest.

River Forest is a suburban village adjacent to Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 11,717. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. The village is closely tied to the larger neighboring community of Oak Park. There are significant architectural designs located in River Forest such as the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. River Forest has a railroad station with service to Chicago on Metra's Union Pacific West Line.