Chicago Gospel Run
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Chicago Gospel Run 2026 : 39th Street Beach, Chicago
The Chicago Gospel Run is a USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed event held on Chicago’s lakefront at 39th Street Beach. The event combines a road race format with music and a community festival atmosphere, and it reports more than a decade of welcoming runners, walkers, and teams from across the country.
Event formats include:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- Half-Mile Kids Run (ages 3–11)
Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and to first-place male and female finishers in each listed age group. The event lists an official race t-shirt and a course map. An official charity partner is Tri-Masters Youth Sports, an organization focused on triathlon training and youth development.
Registration uses tiered pricing with early, late, and final periods; shown amounts include mandatory charges and fees. Registrations are final and non-refundable. Transfers to another participant are allowed through the event registration system prior to the transfer deadline, with platform transfer fees applying.
Race day programming includes a Pre-Race Gospel Party, a Gospel Kids Run, and a Health Fellowship Festival with a gospel concert. Remote parking and shuttle pick-up are organized at Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60653. Volunteer opportunities are available through the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
