Frank Lloyd Wright Races
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Frank Lloyd Wright Races
The Park District of Oak Park presents the 50th annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races on October 18, 2026. The event features multiple distances and youth races and begins and ends near Oak Park & River Forest High School.
The event includes these races:
- 10K Run
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- Youth Mile (ages 6-14)
- Lil Runners 50-yard Dash (ages 3-5)
The course runs through tree-lined streets of Oak Park and passes several Frank Lloyd Wright homes. All participants receive a long-sleeved shirt, and finisher medals are awarded to all participants. Packet pickup takes place at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake Street.
Proceeds from the race support the Park District financial assistance fund. There will be street restrictions and closures on race day. Parking is limited; public transportation is recommended, with the CTA Green Line Ridgeland stop and the Metra Union Pacific West Line Oak Park stop within a short walk. Dogs are not allowed except service animals. Strollers are permitted at the back of the pack for runners in the 5K and 10K and are allowed in the 5K walk. Early bird registration runs August 1 to September 8 with reduced rates; published race fees are listed by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
