Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2024 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Wheaton, Illinois
- Price $5.00 - $25.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Cantigny 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the beautiful Cantigny Park in Wheaton, DuPage County! This vibrant event not only offers a scenic 5K course through the stunning grounds of Cantigny, but it also supports a noble cause—the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. Participants will have the chance to run past iconic landmarks such as the Cantigny Gardens, the Robert R. McCormick Museum, and the First Division Museum, all while enjoying the fresh air and camaraderie of fellow runners and walkers.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with family, the Cantigny 5K has something for everyone. The race starts at 9 AM, with registration options available for various ages and distances, including a 1-Mile run for kids aged 6-10 and a 1/4-Mile run for the little ones. Don't miss the chance to celebrate your achievement with medals for the first 750 finishers and an awards ceremony for the top competitors! Mark your calendars for this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while making a difference for our veterans.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with family, the Cantigny 5K has something for everyone. The race starts at 9 AM, with registration options available for various ages and distances, including a 1-Mile run for kids aged 6-10 and a 1/4-Mile run for the little ones. Don't miss the chance to celebrate your achievement with medals for the first 750 finishers and an awards ceremony for the top competitors! Mark your calendars for this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while making a difference for our veterans.
Organiser's Description
CANTIGNY (PRONOUNCED "CAN - TEE - KNEE")
Cantigny is the former home of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor, and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The 500-acre estate features gardens, the Robert R. McCormick Museum, the First Division Museum, and a 27-hole championship public golf course. 5K participants and their families are invited to explore and enjoy Cantigny.
CANTIGNY 5K RUN/WALK 2024
The Cantigny 5K Run/Walk is a benefit for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, and registrants may enjoy access to Cantigny for the rest of the afternoon.
The course is USATF (# IL17036WR) certified and tours the grounds of Cantigny and Cantigny Golf. Participants will run past Cantignys Gardens, the Robert R. McCormick House, and the First Division Museum. The portion on the golf course will be run on the cart paths. Digital clocks or timers will be located at mile markers. Water stations will be set up at the halfway mark and at the start/finish line.
MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
All proceeds from the Cantigny 5K Run/Walk will benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton, IL. The shelter is a not-for-profit transitional living facility that provides assistance to U.S. veterans of any era, the opportunity to return to useful and productive lives by providing them with the skills for independent living.
REGISTRATION FEES
5K chip-timed race (price is for any runner or walker of any age who plans to participate)
$25 through July 1
$30 July 2 - September 19
$35 September 20 - October 15
$40 October 16 - October 17 (Must register in person)
1-Mile Run (non-chipped, for ages 6-10)
$5
1/4-Mile Run (non-chipped, for ages 0-5)
$5
RACE SCHEDULE
Friday, October 17, 2025
11 am - 7 pm: Early packet pick-up, Visitors Center
Saturday, October 18, 2025
7 am - 8:45 am: Packet Pick-up, Visitors Center
7:30 am 12:30 pm: American Legion Pancake Breakfast
9 am: 5K Run/Walk Start
10 am: 5K Awards Ceremony, followed by 1-mile and 1/4 -mile runs
Your disposable timing chip will be included with your packet and attached to the back of your bib number.
The parking fee will be waived for registered participants picking up their packets.
AWARD CEREMONY
The first 750 5K finishers will receive a participation medal. At approximately 10 am, outside in the South Lot, near the finish line, THE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHERS.
The top three male and female overall finishers for the 1-Mile and 1/4-Mile runs will also receive an award immediately following the end of each race.
Awards will be given only to registered runners with a valid chip. The official race results provided by Mattoon Multisport will be used for overall and age group rankings.
PARKING
Ample free parking for race participants and volunteers is available close to the Visitors Center and the finish line, so participants can leave gear in their car.
CANTIGNY'S WEBSITE
For further up-to-date information on the 5K Run/Walk or on Cantigny, please visit our website at Cantigny.org.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed and welcome to assist with registration, packet pickup, refreshments, course marshals, and water stops. If you are interested, please contact Liz Omura at [email protected].
AMERICAN LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:30 am 12:30 pm in Le Jardin
$12 (ages 13 and up)
$5 (ages 5 12)
Free for children 4 and under
Tickets to the pancake breakfast may be purchased during packet pick up on October 18th at a discounted rate of $10 per adult.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional event information, visit Cantigny.org, email Brian Gray at [email protected], or by phone during regular office hours at 630.260.8167.
BICYCLES, STROLLERS, ETC.
Bicycles, in-line skates, roller skates, scooters, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs), and dogs are not allowed on the course, will not be allowed through the finish chutes, and will not be included in the results. Runners with baby strollers may not run competitively and must start after and remain behind runners for the entire race.
Cantigny is the former home of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor, and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The 500-acre estate features gardens, the Robert R. McCormick Museum, the First Division Museum, and a 27-hole championship public golf course. 5K participants and their families are invited to explore and enjoy Cantigny.
CANTIGNY 5K RUN/WALK 2024
The Cantigny 5K Run/Walk is a benefit for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, and registrants may enjoy access to Cantigny for the rest of the afternoon.
The course is USATF (# IL17036WR) certified and tours the grounds of Cantigny and Cantigny Golf. Participants will run past Cantignys Gardens, the Robert R. McCormick House, and the First Division Museum. The portion on the golf course will be run on the cart paths. Digital clocks or timers will be located at mile markers. Water stations will be set up at the halfway mark and at the start/finish line.
MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
All proceeds from the Cantigny 5K Run/Walk will benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton, IL. The shelter is a not-for-profit transitional living facility that provides assistance to U.S. veterans of any era, the opportunity to return to useful and productive lives by providing them with the skills for independent living.
REGISTRATION FEES
5K chip-timed race (price is for any runner or walker of any age who plans to participate)
$25 through July 1
$30 July 2 - September 19
$35 September 20 - October 15
$40 October 16 - October 17 (Must register in person)
1-Mile Run (non-chipped, for ages 6-10)
$5
1/4-Mile Run (non-chipped, for ages 0-5)
$5
RACE SCHEDULE
Friday, October 17, 2025
11 am - 7 pm: Early packet pick-up, Visitors Center
Saturday, October 18, 2025
7 am - 8:45 am: Packet Pick-up, Visitors Center
7:30 am 12:30 pm: American Legion Pancake Breakfast
9 am: 5K Run/Walk Start
10 am: 5K Awards Ceremony, followed by 1-mile and 1/4 -mile runs
Your disposable timing chip will be included with your packet and attached to the back of your bib number.
The parking fee will be waived for registered participants picking up their packets.
AWARD CEREMONY
The first 750 5K finishers will receive a participation medal. At approximately 10 am, outside in the South Lot, near the finish line, THE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHERS.
The top three male and female overall finishers for the 1-Mile and 1/4-Mile runs will also receive an award immediately following the end of each race.
Awards will be given only to registered runners with a valid chip. The official race results provided by Mattoon Multisport will be used for overall and age group rankings.
PARKING
Ample free parking for race participants and volunteers is available close to the Visitors Center and the finish line, so participants can leave gear in their car.
CANTIGNY'S WEBSITE
For further up-to-date information on the 5K Run/Walk or on Cantigny, please visit our website at Cantigny.org.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed and welcome to assist with registration, packet pickup, refreshments, course marshals, and water stops. If you are interested, please contact Liz Omura at [email protected].
AMERICAN LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:30 am 12:30 pm in Le Jardin
$12 (ages 13 and up)
$5 (ages 5 12)
Free for children 4 and under
Tickets to the pancake breakfast may be purchased during packet pick up on October 18th at a discounted rate of $10 per adult.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional event information, visit Cantigny.org, email Brian Gray at [email protected], or by phone during regular office hours at 630.260.8167.
BICYCLES, STROLLERS, ETC.
Bicycles, in-line skates, roller skates, scooters, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs), and dogs are not allowed on the course, will not be allowed through the finish chutes, and will not be included in the results. Runners with baby strollers may not run competitively and must start after and remain behind runners for the entire race.
Races
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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Incl. Tech - Shirt Long Sleve
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS APR 25The 5K course is USATF (#IL-17036-WR) certified entirely on Cantigny grounds and a blacktop surface. The race starts at the Visitors Center and proceeds out onto the rolling hills of the Cantigny Golf course and back to the Visitors Center. Participants will run past the First Division Museum, The McCormick House, and finish by running through Cantigny Gardens to the Visitors Center. The portion on the golf course will be run on the cart paths. Digital clocks or timers will be located at mile markers. Water stations will be set up at the halfway mark and at the start/finish line. -
6 - 10 Year-Old Run 1-Mile Run (Non-Chiped)
Sat 18th October 2025 (10:15AM EDT)
$5.00
OPENS APR 25The 6 - 10-Year-Old Run is for children ages 6 to 10 and the 0 - 5-Year-Old Run is for children ages 0 to 5. Races will start following the 5K Run/Walk award ceremony. 6 - 10-Year-Old Runis 1-mile in length and the 0 - 5-Year-Old Run is approximately 1/4 -mile. Neither child's run will be chip timed. -
0 - 5 Year-Old Run 1/4-Mile Run (Non-Chiped)
Sat 18th October 2025 (10:45AM EDT)
$5.00
OPENS APR 25The 6 - 10-Year-Old Run is for children ages 6 to 10 and the 0 - 5-Year-Old Run is for children ages 0 to 5. Races will start following the 5K Run/Walk award ceremony. 6 - 10-Year-Old Runis 1-mile in length and the 0 - 5-Year-Old Run is approximately 1/4 -mile. Neither child's run will be chip timed.
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