Good Life Race

APR
26
2026
Experience a fast and flat road race in Oak Park with USATF certified courses for all ages. Enjoy live music and entertainment from local school bands while supporting community charitable partners.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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The Good Life Race

The Good Life Race is a road running event hosted at the Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois. The event features multiple race distances held on flat and fast road courses. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified, ensuring that the distances have been precisely measured according to national standards.

The event offers the following distances:

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

Participants in the 5K and Youth Mile receive a tri-blend t-shirt as part of their registration. Along the course and at the event site, entertainment is provided by local groups, including the Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, the Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and the Jesse White Tumblers.

The race partners with charitable organizations such as Beyond Hunger and the Collaboration for Early Childhood. The event is supported by the Oak Park Runners Club and the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA). Facilities such as gear check, packet pick-up, and on-site parking are available for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Youth Mile
Junior Dash