Bucktown 5K

OCT
4
2026
Run historic Bucktown on a flat 5K in Chicago with a kids run and virtual option on October 4, 2026. Finishers get medals, free photos and a neighborhood block party with live music, donuts and chocolate milk.
Sun 4 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Event

The Bucktown 5K and Kids Run takes place in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago on October 4, 2026. The event uses closed city streets and includes a main 5K race and a separate kids dash. A virtual participation option is offered. The event is presented by Ventures Endurance Events LLC.

Race details

The course is described as flat and passes historic buildings and homes in the neighborhood. Registration benefits listed for participants include a premium swag item for the 5K, a youth t-shirt for the kids dash, a finisher medal for all finishers, and free finisher photos.

Post-race amenities include a neighborhood block party with live music, donuts, and chocolate milk at the finish. The event provides opportunities for group entries and for volunteering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Bucktown 5k
Kids Dash