Lake Effect Brewing Company Run
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Lake Effect Brewing Company 5k Fun Run : August 30, 2026
The event is a community 5k fun run hosted at Lake Effect Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois. The course is untimed and open to participants who choose to run, walk, or jog the mapped route that starts and ends at the brewery. The distance is 5k.
Registration includes one craft brew from Lake Effect at the finish, a choice of Brewery Running Series swag (collector's pint glass or a seasonal item), and entry into a prize drawing with merchandise and beer prizes. Post-run activities include music, games, giveaways, and partner-provided items. Ten percent of event proceeds are designated to support local nonprofits.
Practical details noted by the organizer include an open course where roads remain open to traffic, clearly marked routes that begin and end at the taproom, and the absence of a bag check. Participants must present a valid ID; those under 21 are eligible for a nonalcoholic beverage instead of an alcoholic one. Dogs and strollers are allowed with care. Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.
The event is presented by the Illinois Brewery Running Series and takes place at Lake Effect Brewing Company, 3074 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
