Bucktown 5K

OCT

4

2026

A community 5K and kids dash in Chicago’s Bucktown on October 4, 2026, featuring a flat course on closed streets, a post-race neighborhood block party with live music, and finisher swag including medals and apparel.

Sun 4 Oct 2026

Diversey Harbor, Illinois

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5 kilometers

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Bucktown 5K & Kids Run

The Bucktown 5K & Kids Run takes place in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood on October 4, 2026. The event uses a flat course on closed city streets and passes by historic buildings and homes. A neighborhood block party follows the race with live music, snacks, and drinks. Free finisher photos and a new finisher medal are available to participants.

Race offerings include an in-person 5K, a Kids Dash, and a Virtual 5K option that includes the same runner kit swag as the live event. The 5K runner kit highlights a premium swag item including a full-zip hoodie and a commemorative finisher medal; the kids kit includes a comfortable youth t-shirt. Group registration, volunteer roles, and exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities are part of the event structure. The race partners with Friends of Burr to support Jonathan Burr Elementary School.

The event references the neighborhood’s history of goats roaming the streets and reflects that theme in commemorative items for 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.