Chicago Chinatown 5K
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Chicago Chinatown 5K : July 18, 2026
The Chicago Chinatown 5K is a community running event held in Chicago's Chinatown that supports Project:VISION, a nonprofit youth organization. All proceeds benefit Project:VISION and the Chinatown youth programs it serves. Project:VISION describes its mission as empowering underserved youth in the Greater Chinatown community through service and education, with emphasis on serve, lead, and thrive.
The event program includes a main 5K race and a separate youth race with short dashes for younger participants. Additional race-day services and activities listed by the organizer include day-of packet pick-up, last-minute sign-up, gear check, and community booths. A lion dance is noted as part of the race-day activities to mark the start.
Distances:
- 5K
- 200 m Youth Dash (ages 6–8)
- 400 m Youth Dash (ages 9–11)
The organizer lists opportunities for volunteers and sponsors and acknowledges multiple sponsors and donors. The event materials reference community engagement through youth leadership roles and program activities led by Project:VISION. Contact options and social channels are provided by the organizer for questions and involvement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
