The Fall Color Run

OCT
24
2026
A fall 5K at the Arboretum in Lisle on October 24, 2026, along a scenic, rolling East Side course. In-person shotgun start and virtual 5K options with a postrace party featuring live music, food, and a complimentary beer.
Sat 24 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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The Fall Color 5K

The Fall Color 5K takes place on October 24, 2026, at 4100 IL Rt 53 in Lisle, Illinois. The course runs along the Arboretum’s East Side and features rolling terrain and trees at the cusp of autumn color change. A virtual 5K option is available.

Race entry includes a postrace party with live music, food, and a complimentary beer. Medals are awarded only to participants in the in-person shotgun start 5K. Ticket purchases support the Arboretum’s mission to plant and protect trees.

Registration opens June 23, 2026, and closes September 8, 2026. Fees listed by the organizer are $50 for the in-person 5K and $40 for the virtual 5K. Arboretum members receive a $10 discount applied during registration after entering a member number.

Distances

  • 5K in-person (shotgun start; medals awarded only to in-person participants)
  • 5K virtual option

The description focuses on event format, location, course character, postrace amenities, registration window and fees, membership discount, and the use of ticket revenue for the Arboretum’s tree planting and protection work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
8:00 A.m. Shotgun Start 5k
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