4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run/Walk

Events

$40

9:00AM CDT 12:00PM CDT

Registration Opens March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT

$25

9:00AM CDT 12:00PM CDT

Registration Opens March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT

$15

9:45AM CDT 12:00PM CDT

Registration Opens June 10, 2026 at 12:28pm CDT

Place

Burnham Park at 31st Street Beach
3100 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL US 60616

Description

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Chicago Parks Foundation is proud to present our 4th Annual Run for the Parks: 5K Run/Walk!

Sponsored by Banner Wholesale Grocers • Plus Post-Race Park Party!

Get moving on the Lakefront Trail and join us for a community celebration of our parks! In partnership with Banner Wholesale Grocers, the Chicago Parks Foundation is thrilled to bring our 5K event back for our fourth year at beautiful Burnham Park.

Start the morning with either the timed out-and-back 5K course on the or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk. Children 10 and under can be part of the Kids Dash. Then enjoy our post-race pancake party with food, drinks, and community fun - all right in the park!

All event registrations include a commemorative shirt and post-race party food/beverage ticket. Family-friendly. All ages welcome.

Your registration supports the Chicago Parks Foundation’s work to help make parks better, serving as your 501c3 community partner for over ten years.

Details on event parking, packet pickup, and more coming soon.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at