Chicago Gospel Run
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Chicago Gospel Run 2026
The Chicago Gospel Run is a USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed event held at 39th Street Beach on Chicago’s lakefront. The event combines a road race format with music and a community-focused festival atmosphere, including a Health Fellowship Festival and a Gospel Concert.
Race options include organized runs and a kids event:
- 5K Run (chip-timed)
- 5K Walk
- Half-Mile Kids Run (Ages 3 - 11)
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers with winners medals, and age-group medals are provided to the first male and female finishers in each age group. An official race T-shirt and event preview materials are part of the production.
Registration is organized in defined pricing periods and varies by entry type. Registrations are final and non-refundable; transfers to another participant are allowed through the event registration platform prior to the transfer deadline, with platform transfer fees applying.
The event lists Tri-Masters Youth Sports as its official charity partner; that organization has provided triathlon training for children in the Chicago area for over 30 years. Volunteer roles are available from organized groups. Race day transportation plans include a remote parking and shuttle pick-up site at Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S Indiana Ave, Chicago. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
