5K Run, Walk or Roll

A timed out-and-back 5K course starting south of 31st Street Beach and heading south on the Lakefront Trail. Run, walk or roll the course. All ages welcome.

All participants receive a commemorative shirt and post-race party food/beverage ticket.

The course takes place on the paved pedestrian pathway of the Lakefront Trail. Course suitable only for walkers, runners, and manual wheelchair participants of all paces. Course NOT suited for bicycles, handcycles, or rollerblades. Accessibility guides welcome.

Start Time:: 9:00am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Price:: $40.00 Race Fee + $3.65 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $45.00 after May 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 17, 2025, 12:00pm CDT	May 25, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$40.00 Race Fee + $3.65 SignUp Fee
May 26, 2025, 12:00am CDT	August 31, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$45.00 Race Fee + $3.95 SignUp Fee
September 1, 2025, 12:00am CDT	September 13, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$50.00 Race Fee + $4.25 SignUp Fee
September 14, 2025, 12:00am CDT	September 14, 2025, 8:59am CDT	$55.00 Race Fee + $4.55 SignUp Fee

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Nature Walk

If you will not be completing the 5K race, we welcome you to enjoy an optional 1-mile nature walk along the beautiful Burnham Wildlife Corridor guided by University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists.

Guided walks will occur during the 5K race as an alternate activity. Located just west of the Lakefront Trail 5K course. This is a woodchip path not suitable for wheels.

All participants receive a commemorative shirt and post-race party food/beverage ticket.

A great option for kids, family, and friends who want to support 5K participants. All ages welcome.

Start Time:: 9:00am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Price:: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $30.00 after May 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 17, 2025, 12:00pm CDT	May 25, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee
May 26, 2025, 12:00am CDT	August 31, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$30.00 Race Fee + $3.05 SignUp Fee
September 1, 2025, 12:00am CDT	September 13, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee + $3.35 SignUp Fee
September 14, 2025, 12:00am CDT	September 14, 2025, 8:59am CDT	$40.00 Race Fee + $3.65 SignUp Fee

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Kids Dash

New this year! After the 5K race, kids get out on the Lakefront Trail course for a 1-mile dash of their own!

For ages 10 and under only.

Children participating only in the Kids Dash must be supervised before and after dash. Children are welcome to register for the 5K or the 1-Mile Nature Walk in addition to or instead of the Kids Dash.

Start Time:: 9:45am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Price:: $10.00 Race Fee + $1.85 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $15.00 after May 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 17, 2025, 12:00pm CDT	May 25, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$10.00 Race Fee + $1.85 SignUp Fee
May 26, 2025, 12:00am CDT	August 31, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$15.00 Race Fee + $2.15 SignUp Fee
September 1, 2025, 12:00am CDT	September 13, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.45 SignUp Fee
September 14, 2025, 12:00am CDT	September 14, 2025, 8:59am CDT	$25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee

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