Sun, Sep 27, 2026

F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

Warrenville, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

5K0.5 Miles

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Jul 28, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

The course runs on crushed limestone through St. James Farm, moving between open prairie and wooded sections. Horse barns come into view near the start and again as you close the loop. The footing is firm but the terrain rolls throughout, so expect a few gentle ups and downs rather than a flat road feel.

Parking is right at the start and finish area, with volunteers directing cars. Packet pickup is available the evening before at a running store in Naperville, or you can grab your bib on race morning. After the main race, a short kids course opens up on the same grounds.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

193finishers

19:24winner

33:03median

1:03:44cutoff

Top 3: Sergii Potapchuck (19:24) · Andrew Gorup (20:42) · Zachary Bowers (20:53)

The F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/27/2026 09:00$45

0.5 Miles9/27/2026 10:00$20

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Common Questions About the F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

Will I finish last at the F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:44, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (193 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:24 while the median finisher took 33:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.