Abuelitos 5K

Abuelitos 5K

Abuelitos 5K is a family oriented run and walk held in Chicago at 6601 N Western Avenue, IL 60645. The event aims to celebrate family and the contribution of grandparents and to provide a social environment for older adults.

The course distance is 3 Miles (5K). The event includes music and food offerings such as Andean music, cafecito, and tamales. Organizers note the presence of community organizations that will offer resources to seniors and their families.

The charity partner is Centro Romero, a northside Chicago community organization that provides after school programs, ESL and GED classes, and youth leadership programs. The event description mentions an interest in reaching out to abuelit@s who need social opportunities and in encouraging running or walking clubs for people over 60 years old.

Participants may dress in grandparent costumes. Registration opens on 2026-06-04 and closes on 2026-09-15; the registration fee is $25.00. The event is described as family oriented and includes both running and walking as participation options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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