Chicago Chinatown 5K
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About the race
The Chicago Chinatown 5K and Youth Run takes place on July 17, 2027, at Ping Tom Park (East), 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. The event offers an in-person 5K race and youth races, plus a virtual race option for remote participants.
The event is organized by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Project: VISION. Project: VISION provides free educational and leadership programs for youth in Chicago’s Greater Chinatown community, serving students in grades 6 to 12 with tutoring, ACT/SAT preparation, career readiness workshops, leadership training, mentorship, and service projects. Since 2003, the organization reports having supported over 20,000 youth. In the most recent year reported, Project: VISION served 568 students and delivered over 95,000 hours of tutoring, mentorship, and career readiness services. Donations from the event support Project: VISION’s youth programs.
Registration details listed for the events include:
- 5 km : registration opens 02/01/2027 and closes 05/02/2027; fee listed as $45.00.
- 200 m youth race : registration opens 03/24/2027 and closes 07/16/2027; fee listed as $15.00.
- 400 m youth race : registration opens 03/24/2027 and closes 07/16/2027; fee listed as $15.00.
The course is described as running through Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood and its historic streets and community areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
