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Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

📅 September 12, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Chicago · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 13, 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 mi0 mi

About

The Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll takes place in Chicago on September 12, 2027. Athletes can take on a 5K (3.1 miles) along the city's famous Lakefront Trail at 9 a.m., or opt for the 1-mile (1.6 km) Nature Walk through the park's scenic trails, which also includes a guided nature walk in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor. A Kid's Dash for children 10 and under follows at 9:45 a.m.

All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and get access to food, drinks and a festive post-event gathering. Open to participants from all backgrounds, the event encourages active involvement in park improvement efforts and supports the Chicago Parks Foundation's mission of enhancing urban sports and recreation spaces.

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