Frank Lloyd Wright Races
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Frank Lloyd Wright Races
The Frank Lloyd Wright Races is an annual community running event presented by the Park District of Oak Park. The event includes multiple race options and youth activities and takes place on streets around Oak Park & River Forest High School.
The event offers these race distances:
- 10K Run
- 5K Run/Walk
- Youth Mile for ages 7 to 14
- Lil Runners 50 Yard Dash for ages 3 to 5
The course runs through tree-lined streets of Oak Park and passes homes associated with architect Frank Lloyd Wright. All participants receive a long-sleeved shirt. Timing for chip-timed races uses a B-Tag system built into the race bib; the 5K walk is not timed and walkers do not receive B-Tags. Official results and placements are based on B-Tag times.
Awards include medals for Youth Mile top finishers by overall place and age groups, and medals for 5K and 10K top finishers across multiple age categories, with categories spanning roughly ages 14 to 80. Race-day street restrictions and closures affect local traffic. Parking is limited; public transportation stops are within walking distance of the start and finish. Dogs are not allowed unless they are service animals. Strollers are permitted at the back of the 5K and 10K running fields and during the 5K walk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
