ABC7 Gibbons 5K
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ABC7 Gibbons 5K : Event overview
The ABC7 Gibbons Run at Montrose Harbor in Chicago is a fundraising event that supports leukemia research and patient services. The event includes a chip-timed 5K run, a 3K walk, a kids dash, and a post-race area with food, refreshments, music, and partner tents. There are games and activities for families.
Distances offered:
- Chip-timed 5K run
- 3K walk
- Kids dash
- Tiny Trot for ages 3 and under
Registration fees for participants ages 12 and older vary by registration date, ranging from $35 to $69. Children ages 4–11 are free with an adult registration until February 15, after which youth registration is $20. Patients and survivors may register free of charge, and immediate family members of pediatric patients or survivors can also register free. Packet pick-up is available before the event on Thursday, May 28 at the Fleet Feet store in Old Town, with packet pickup details provided by the organizers.
Virtual participation includes a mailed Virtual Race Kit (bib, t-shirt, medal) for registrations completed by May 1 to receive packets before the event; virtual participants can upload their time afterward to receive a personalized certificate. All event proceeds benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Events nearby
A neighborhood 5K tribute in Evergreen Park that starts and finishes at Porter Cullins and runs out and back to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, offering a short course that connects local history with community remembrance.