Good Life Race

APR
26
2026
Run the award winning Good Life Race in Oak Park with a flat, fast 5K, Youth Mile and Junior Dash for the whole family. Enjoy live bands, drumline and tumblers while supporting local charities.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Good Life Race overview

The Good Life Race takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL. The event received the CARA Race of the Year award in 2024. A future edition is scheduled for April 25, 2027.

Events and course information

  • 5K
  • Youth Mile (open to ages 12 and under)
  • Junior Dash (open to ages 6 and under)

The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash use flat, fast road courses. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified and thus precisely measured. All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a tri-blend t-shirt.

Entertainment at the event includes the Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, the Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and the Jesse White Tumblers. Charitable partners named for the event are Beyond Hunger and Collaboration for Early Childhood. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Youth Mile
Junior Dash