Spend a magical fall morning running or walking through a scenic course with trees just at the cusp of their full autumnal color change. You’ll experience a unique course with rolling terrain along the Arboretum’s East Side, perfect for participants of all levels to help kick off the Fall Color Festival. A virtual 5K option is also available.
Once you’ve conquered the course, stay for a postrace party with live music, food, and a complimentary beer!
Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s mission to plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.
Line up with everyone at 8:00 a.m. for a shotgun start. Cross by 8:15am if you'd like to go your own pace.
Note: Medals will only be awarded to those who compete in the 8:00 a.m. shot gun start.
Arboretum Members save $10 per registration. The discount will be applied during the registration process after entering your Member number.
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$55.00
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Lisle.
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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.
Official finishing times from previous editions of The Fall Color 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Javier Martinez | — | |
| 🥈 | Brian Colello | — | |
| 🥉 | Jerad Tintera | — | |
| 4 | Dan Balzer | — | |
| 5 | Steven McArthur | — | |
| 6 | Bryan Bjork | — | |
| 7 | Richard Tonielli | — | |
| 8 | Jennifer Johnson | — | |
| 9 | Kim Cagwin | — | |
| 10 | Brigette Atcheson-Demke | — | |
| 11 | Jill Heyser | — | |
| 12 | Steve Murdock | — | |
| 13 | Lauren Kline | — | |
| 14 | Sarah Bauman | — | |
| 15 | Jacob Dalen | — | |
| 16 | Jennifer Barron | — | |
| 17 | KETAN PATEL | — | |
| 18 | Ivan James | — | |
| 19 | Sarah Thibadeau | — | |
| 20 | Phil Carter | — | |
| 21 | Jen Jakubowski | — | |
| 22 | Lisa Gianino | — | |
| 23 | Heather Kuhr | — | |
| 24 | Steve Bernicky | — | |
| 25 | Timothy Korallus | — | |
| 26 | Erica Orewiler | — | |
| 27 | Kristin Shulman | — | |
| 28 | Betsy Hunt | — | |
| 29 | J. Dalen | — | |
| 30 | Michael Miller | — | |
| 31 | ERINN CONNOR | — | |
| 32 | Maggie Fraser | — | |
| 33 | Sheila McGing | — | |
| 34 | Brenda James | — | |
| 35 | Shauna McGing | — | |
| 36 | Linda Gross | — | |
| 37 | Alexis Ford | — | |
| 38 | Claudia Segneri | — | |
| 39 | Hayley Pilat | — | |
| 40 | Robert Podraza | — | |
| 41 | Troy De Guzman | — | |
| 42 | Donna McCarrell | — | |
| 43 | Darlene Davis | — | |
| 44 | Li-Eng Chen | — | |
| 45 | Ellen Gaynor | — | |
| 46 | Jacqueline McCann | — | |
| 47 | Claire Edwards | — | |
| 48 | Phyllis Hansen | — | |
| 49 | Virginia Jamnicki | — | |
| 50 | Cheryl Lindahl | — |
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