Kenilworth Memorial Day 5k
About this race
Part of Kenilworth’s Memorial Day celebration, held on May 17th. This event is free and open to the community.
The Kenilworth Memorial Day 5K is more than a race. It’s a community tradition that brings neighbors, families, and friends together to honor those who served.
Held the week before Memorial Day, this event allows our community to come together locally while preserving the meaning of the holiday weekend itself. It’s a morning of movement, reflection, and connection.
Race Day Schedule
- 9:00 AM – Check-in opens
- 9:30 AM – 5K Run / Walk begins
- 10:15 AM – Kids Run (After the 5k is finished)
Stick around afterward and enjoy the rest of Kenilworth’s Memorial Day festivities.
Course Map
View the full 5K course map
What to Expect
- A scenic run through the tree-lined streets of Kenilworth
- Neighbors and families cheering along the course
- A relaxed, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere
- A kids race that brings energy and excitement to the morning
- A meaningful way to kick off Memorial Day celebrations
No pressure. No chaos. Just a great morning with your community.
Who It's For
- Runners chasing a personal best
- Families walking together
- Kids excited for their own race
- Neighbors coming out to support
All ages. All paces. All welcome.
Course Highlights
- Flat, fast, and beginner-friendly course
- Perfect for both runners and walkers
- Easy to follow with clear markings
- Stroller-friendly and great for families
Location
The race starts and finishes at 419 Richmond Rd, Kenilworth, IL, directly in front of the Kenilworth Metra train station.
It’s a central, easy-to-find location with convenient access for participants and spectators.
Free to participate. Open to all.
Pick your distance
Running
Kids Run - Townley Field Loop
3.5k (2.2 Mile) Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Kenilworth.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Kenilworth event
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