Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
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About the Race
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 2025 The Cantigny 5K Run/Walk is a benefit for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, ...
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How hard is the Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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