5K | Adults, non-CHA students
All paths will be marks with directional signs. Our 5K paved course begins and ends on the CHA campus. Runners will skirt the wooded campus of the College of American Pathologists, following the pavement north on Waukegan and turning east at Willow Road. After passing Fox Meadow Park, they'll turn south to run through the Fox Meadow neighborhood, then through the serene campus of the Convent of the Holy Spirit before returning to CHA.
Open to all adults (and non-CHA students). All 5K participants will receive a Fleece Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt and a multi-use headwrap/neck gaiter. Post-race, all participants will receive a finisher pack and replenishing drinks and snacks.
* 5K Medals will be awarded to the first place finisher in each of the following categories:
- Ages 50+
- Ages 40-49
- Ages 30-39
- Ages 18-29
- Start Time:
- 8:00am CDT
- Price:
- $50.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $55.00 after September 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026, 8:00am CDT | September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $50.00 Race Fee |
| September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 1, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $55.00 Race Fee |
| October 2, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 17, 2026, 7:45am CDT | $60.00 Race Fee |
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Adults, non-CHA students
Post-race, all participants will receive a finisher pack and replenishing drinks and snacks.
NOTES:
- All children MUST be accompanied by a parent at all times unless they are 4th grade or above and are registered separately for the 1 Mile.
- Children under 3 do not need to be registered.
- If bringing a young child in a stroller, we recommend a trail-type stroller.
- Younger students who are registered for a Kids' Dash do not need to be registered for the 1 Mile in order to accompany an adult (but please note Dash times).
- Start Time:
- 8:15am CDT
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $30.00 after September 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026, 8:00am CDT | September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $25.00 Race Fee |
| September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 1, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $30.00 Race Fee |
| October 2, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 17, 2026, 8:00am CDT | $35.00 Race Fee |
5K | CHA students 3rd grade+
All paths will be marks with directional signs. Our 5K paved course begins and ends on the CHA campus. Runners will skirt the wooded campus of the College of American Pathologists, following the pavement north on Waukegan and turning east at Willow Road. After passing Fox Meadow Park, they'll turn south to run through the Fox Meadow neighborhood, then through the serene campus of the Convent of the Holy Spirit before returning to CHA.
Open to all CHA students 3rd grade and above. All 5K participants will receive a Fleece Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt and a multi-use headwrap/neck gaiter. Post-race, all participants will receive a finisher pack and replenishing drinks and snacks.
* 5K Medals will be awarded to the first place finisher in each of the following categories:
- Upper School Boys
- Upper School Girls
- Middle School Boys
- Middle School Girls
- 3-5th Grade Boys
- 3-5th Grade Girls
- Start Time:
- 8:00am CDT
- Price:
- $50.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $55.00 after September 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026, 8:00am CDT | September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $50.00 Race Fee |
| September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 1, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $55.00 Race Fee |
| October 2, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 17, 2026, 7:45am CDT | $60.00 Race Fee |
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | CHA Students 1st grade+
Open to all students 1st grade and above. Post-race, all student participants will receive a commemorative race decal, finisher pack, and replenishing drinks and snacks.
- Start Time:
- 8:15am CDT
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $30.00 after September 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026, 8:00am CDT | September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $25.00 Race Fee |
| September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 1, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $30.00 Race Fee |
| October 2, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 17, 2026, 8:00am CDT | $35.00 Race Fee |
1/4 Mile Kids' Dash | 1st-3rd grades
Post-race, all students will receive a commemorative race decal, dash finisher pack, and replenishing drinks and snacks.
- Start Time:
- 9:15am CDT
- Price:
- $10.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $12.00 after September 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026, 8:00am CDT | September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $10.00 Race Fee |
| September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 1, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $12.00 Race Fee |
| October 2, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 17, 2026, 9:15am CDT | $15.00 Race Fee |
50 Yard Kids' Dash | Preschool and Kindergarten
Post-race, all students will receive a commemorative race decal, dash finisher pack, and replenishing drinks and snacks.
- Start Time:
- 9:30am CDT
- Price:
- $10.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $12.00 after September 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026, 8:00am CDT | September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $10.00 Race Fee |
| September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 1, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $12.00 Race Fee |
| October 2, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 17, 2026, 9:15am CDT | $15.00 Race Fee |