El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk
El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Chicago, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- 26th & Kostner, Chicago, IL
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
El Grito 5K runs along 26th street in the culturally rich Mexican neighborhood of Little Village. The race will precede the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
El Grito 5K recorre la calle 26 en La Villita, un barrio rico en cultura mexicana. La carrera se lleva a cabo antes del desfile del Día de la Independencia de México.
We invite runners of all fitness levels to participate in this event!
¡Invitamos a corredores de todos los niveles de condición física a participar!
Proceeds for this race will go to support New Life Centers in their relentless commitment to young people and their families at the intersection of youth leadership, life-on-life relationships, and restorative justice.
Las ganancias de esta carrera se destinarán a apoyar el compromiso que tiene New Life Centers con los jóvenes y sus familias en la intersección de liderazgo juvenil, mentoría y la justicia restaurativa.
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
78°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chicago, IL
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
City 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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52
Days to train
- Race
- El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 26th & Kostner, Chicago, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk
Sep 13, 2026