4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run, Walk or Roll · Nature Walk · Kid's Dash - 400m or 800m
From the Organizer
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Chicago Parks Foundation is proud to present our 4th Annual Run for the Parks: 5K Run, Walk or Roll
Sponsored by Banner Wholesale Grocers • Plus Post-Race Park Party!
Get moving on the Lakefront Trail and join us for a community celebration of our parks! In partnership with Banner Wholesale Grocers, the Chicago Parks Foundation is thrilled to bring our 5K event back for our fourth year at beautiful Burnham Park.
Start the morning with either the timed out-and-back 5K course on the path or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk. Children 10 and under can be part of the Kids Dash. Then enjoy our post-race pancake party with food, drinks, and community fun - all right in the park!
All event registrations include a commemorative shirt and post-race party food/beverage ticket. Family-friendly. All ages and abilities welcome.
Your registration supports the Chicago Parks Foundation’s work to help make parks better, serving as your 501c3 community partner for over ten years.
Details on event parking, packet pickup, and more coming soon.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Northerly Is, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chicago, IL
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll
- Date
- September 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll?
- 4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll is a running race held in Chicago, Illinois on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois at Burnham Park at 31st Street Beach, Chicago, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll
Sep 13, 2026