The Fall Color 5K
Updated
Saturday, October 24, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Lisle (4100 IL Rt 53). Distances: 5K. Entry from $60; the 5K goes from $60 to $65 after October 24.
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 4100 IL Rt 53, Lisle, IL 60532
- Area
- West Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $60 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, October 24, 2026: 5K $60 → $65
- Registration
- Open. Opened June 23, online signup closes Saturday, October 24, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by October 24 to pay $60 instead of $65.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
Spend a magical fall morning running or walking through a scenic course with trees just at the cusp of their full autumnal color change. You’ll experience a unique course with rolling terrain along the Arboretum’s East Side, perfect for participants of all levels to help kick off the Fall Color Festival.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.