Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2025
Saturday, October 18
Registration begins April 11!
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 tours the grounds of Cantigny. Participants will run past Cantigny’s Gardens, the Robert R. McCormick House, and the First Division Museum. Please note that due to construction at Cantigny Golf, the course will be modified this year. 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 Information
5K chip-timed race (price is for any runner or walker of any age who plans to participate)
$25 until July 1
$30 (July 2 – September 19)
$35 (September 20 – October 15)
$40 (October 16 – October 17, Must register in person at Cantigny)
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 ¼-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.
Awards Ceremony
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.
