Run for the Parks 5K

SEP
13
2026
Run for the Parks features a 5K race and a nature walk along Chicago's Lakefront Trail at Burnham Park. Registration includes a shirt and a post-race pancake party. The event supports the Chicago Parks Foundation.
Sun 13 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Run for the Parks 5K takes place in Burnham Park at 31st Street Beach in Chicago. The event offers multiple activities: a timed out-and-back 5K route, a guided 1-mile Nature Walk, and a Kids Dash for children 10 and under.

Activities and Registration

Participants can register for one of the following:

  • 5K Run, Walk or Roll ($40)
  • Nature Walk ($25)
  • Kid's Dash ($15)

Registration for all events includes a commemorative shirt and a ticket for the post-race party. The proceeds support the Chicago Parks Foundation, a 501c3 organization.

Post-Race Festivities

After the events, there is a post-race party in the park featuring a pancake breakfast. The event is described as family-friendly and welcomes all ages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run, Walk or Roll
Nature Walk
Kids Dash