Chauncey's 4 at The Farm

On August 1st, during our Alumni Weekend, come join us for the 3rd Annual 5k hosted on COD’s main campus! There will be a 5k timed race & post race Alumni party & pizza. Start and Finish at the College of DuPage Track. View the Course Map Here

What is included with your race entry:

• A first-class running experience

• Chip-timing for accurate results.

• A totally set up and well-marked course.

Start Times: 5:00 PM

Packet Pickup: Will take place on race day at the start area.

Course Type: Road and Paved Trail with some grass crossings.

Stroller friendly? Yes

Dogs allowed? Yes

Transportation: Parking is available at the start area.

Course time limit is 7:30 PM

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Happy Feet Healthy Heart 5K Walk

Annual Forest Bathing

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Presented By:

Happy Feet Walkers Club

What exactly is Forest Bathing? The term emerged in Japan as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku which means "forest bathing" or "taking in the forest atmosphere". The purpose is twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire the community to reconnect with and protect local forest preserves. We are fortunate to have so many forest preserves in the Chicagoland area. Let's take part in the first Forest Bathing event organized by HFWC along with our annual 5K.

Run or walk to help us provide recreation scholarships to low-income families who do not have the means to participate in recreation activities. All proceeds benefit the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation Scholarship Fund & Lisle Teens with Character Program.

Please take the time to read through the following race information.

General Race Guidelines:

• Costumes are encouraged! You don't have to dress up in a costume to conquer the Scarecrow Scramble, but it definitely makes it more fun!

• No pets allowed on course.

• Strollers are only permitted if you are walking in the 5K. You will be placed at the end of the line.

• To minimize the risk of injury, parents are responsible for watching their kids throughout event.

• Race officials maintain the right to cancel the event for safety due to severe weather conditions.

Registration Guidelines:

• ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

• Every participant must sign a waiver at registration.

• Register by 11:59pm on 9/14/2025 to be guaranteed a race shirt

• Participants must register online, no in-person or mail-in registration will be offered.

• Race day registration will be offered in-person from 5:00-6:30pm

• Race day registration will be offered online through 6:30pm

• Race bib & shirt pick up will take place Friday between 4-7pm at the Lisle Recreation Center. Race bib & shirt pick up will also be offered from 5:00-6:30pm on race day.

• Race Participants will receive 1 (one) food ticket redeemable after the race.

• Boss Dawgz of Lisle will be on site grilling up their 100% all beef hot dogs as well as their signature "Identity Crisis" vegetarian char grilled portobello mushroom. Chicago Style toppings will be provided! 1 food ticket is good for 1 dog! Additional dogs may be purchased for a fee.

• Race Participants will receive 1 (one) beverage ticket redeemable after the race. Alcohol ONLY for participants 21 years of age & older.

Tot Dash:

• The Tot Dash will start at 6:15pm in the outfield of baseball field #1

• All runners will receive a ribbon when they cross the finish line.

• All runners will receive 1 (one) food and 1 (one) beverage ticket. Boss Dawgz of Lisle will be on site grilling up their 100% all beef hot dogs as well as their signature "Identity Crisis" portobello mushroom steak dog. Chicago Style toppings will be provided! 1 food ticket is good for 1 dog! Additional dogs may be purchased for a fee.

• No shirt for Tot Dash registrants.

Youth Run:

• The Youth Run will start at 6:30pm.

• All runners will receive a ribbon when they cross the finish line.

• All runners will receive 1 (one) food and 1 (one) beverage ticket. Boss Dawgz of Lisle will be on site grilling up their 100% all beef hot dogs as well as their signature "Identity Crisis" vegetarian char grilled portobello mushroom. Chicago Style toppings will be provided! 1 food ticket is good for 1 dog! Additional dogs may be purchased for a fee.

• Any child age 11 & under that has paid for a 5K registration may also participate in the Youth Run free of charge. Only one shirt will be given.

5K Run / Walk:

• 5K will begin at 7:00pm

• All runners will receive 1 (one) food and 1 (one) beverage ticket. Ages 21 & over will receive an alcohol ticket.

• Top Male/Female Overall & Top Male/Female Masters 40+ will receive trophies. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male/Female in each age group (9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) will receive a medal. Winners will be announced after the race.

Following Race: Food & Drinks!

• Boss Dawgz of Lisle will be on site grilling up their 100% all beef hot dogs as well as their signature "Identity Crisis" vegetarian char grilled portobello mushroom. Chicago Style toppings will be provided! (and ketchup for the kids) Check out Boss Dawgz here!

• 1 food ticket is good for 1 dog! Additional dogs may be purchased for a fee.

• Bubblehouse Brewing Company will be providing the post race beer again this year! Isle of Lisle Mexican Lager and Get Yo Festy On Fest Beer will be on tap! https://www.bubblehousebrewing.com/ontap

• There will be post race food and drink for participants provided following the race. Food and drink tickets must be presented.

• 5K award ceremony will take place following the race at 7:45pm by the band shell

Results:

• Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.

• Results will be updated throughout the evening at www.ItsRaceTime.com

Race Bib & Shirt Pick Up

• Race bib & shirt pick up will take place Friday before the race. You can pick up your race bag between 4-7pm at the Lisle Recreation Center, 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle. If you are unable to make it on Friday, you can pick-up your race bag on Saturday between 5:30 & 6:30 at the band shell.

Event Benefits:

• Run or walk to help The Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation provide recreation scholarships to low-income families who do not have the means to participate in recreation activities, and the Lisle Teens with Character Program.

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, and registrants may enjoy access to Cantigny for the rest of the afternoon.

The course tours the grounds of Cantigny and Cantigny Golf. 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 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 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.

Award 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.

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.