Road running

Memorial Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

📅 May 22, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Chicago · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 23, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

13.1 mi6.2 mi3.1 mi1 mi

About

The Memorial Day Freedom Run takes place in Chicago, Illinois, in late May, with the Evanston area also named in the event title. It honors the service and sacrifice of military members, and runners or walkers can take part alone or in groups at any pace. Distances are a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K, a 5K and a family 1-mile fun run, all listed with a 7:30 a.m. start.

In-person and virtual options exist, with coordinators providing support and optional timing. Registration includes a race shirt, a finisher medal, a towel or gift, a digital training pack and an invitation to join local running clubs. Gifts are shipped directly to participants, and money raised from miles logged after the race supports charitable causes.

D-196

Prepare for Memorial Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston with RunRun

An AI-generated training plan, adjusted every week based on your real sessions. Built around your goal, current level and race date.

Personalized plan based on your VO2max, history and weekly availability
Strava and Garmin sync: your sessions are analyzed and the plan adapts
Target paces, long runs, key sessions: everything is calculated for race day

Create my free plan No credit card. Sign up in 30 seconds.

Races nearby

Other upcoming races around Chicago.