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.
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.
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
- Registration:
- Registration Opens March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT
- Price:
- $40.00 Race Fee + $3.65 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after May 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026, 12:00pm CDT | May 24, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.65 SignUp Fee |
| May 25, 2026, 12:00am CDT | August 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.95 SignUp Fee |
| August 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $4.25 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 13, 2026, 8:59am CDT | $55.00 Race Fee + $4.55 SignUp Fee |
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.
A great option for kids, family, and friends who want to support 5K participants. All ages welcome.
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.
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
- Registration:
- Registration Opens March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $30.00 after May 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026, 12:00pm CDT | May 24, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee |
| May 25, 2026, 12:00am CDT | August 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $30.00 Race Fee + $3.05 SignUp Fee |
| August 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.35 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 13, 2026, 8:59am CDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.65 SignUp Fee |
Kid's Dash
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
- Registration:
- Registration Opens June 10, 2026 at 12:28pm CDT
- Price:
- $15.00 Race Fee + $2.15 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $20.00 after August 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026, 12:28pm CDT | August 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $15.00 Race Fee + $2.15 SignUp Fee |
| August 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.45 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 13, 2026, 9:30am CDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
