Road running

Race For a Ride

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

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 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

3.1 mi

About

Race For a Ride is a community 5K (3.1 miles) in Chicago on August 22, 2027, starting at 9 a.m. Runners, walkers and wheelchair participants come together to raise money to help Archer Smith and his family buy a wheelchair-accessible minivan.

Designed as a family-friendly event, the race encourages every member of the community to take part, whether they run, walk or roll the course.

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