Good Life Race
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event details
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, USA. The event program includes the following distances:
- 5K
- Youth Mile (open to ages 12 and under)
- Junior Dash (open to ages 6 and under)
Entry counts and current prices listed on the event page show available spots: 797 for the 5K, 140 for the Youth Mile, and 121 for the Junior Dash. Current entry prices shown are $35 for the 5K, $15 for the Youth Mile, and $10 for the Junior Dash. The 5K price listed shows a previous price of $45 and a note that the price increases after December 27, 2025.
Course, amenities and partners
The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash are described as flat, fast road races. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified, which indicates they are precisely measured. All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a tri-blend t-shirt. Entertainment scheduled includes the Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and Jesse White Tumblers. Charitable partners named are Beyond Hunger and Collaboration for Early Childhood. The race received CARA Race of the Year in 2024 and lists a future event date of April 25, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.