
From the Organizer
⇨ Fun run/walk (3 to 10 miles - you do you)
⇨ Talk from Carey Pinkowski - Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
⇨ Interested in Run Club? Meet the 2026 coaching team, ask questions, and get more info! (This is a great time to test out a group run and learn more about the groups!)
*Extra Mile fun run/walk uses the city pathways. We ask everyone to be mindful of the crosswalks, cars on the road and are familiar with the route. Anyone under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/20
High
77°
Low
59°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
20%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
Population
34,377
as of 2023
City Elevation
746 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fun Run/Walk with Special Guest Carey Pinkowski, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
Coming Up
2026 Midwest Region Classic
3 miles away
The EXMI One Mile Challenge
Less than a mile away
Hoofin' it for Ag 5K
5 miles away
Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fun Run/Walk with Special Guest Carey Pinkowski
Jun 20, 2026