Good Life Race
- Date
- April 25, 2027
- Distance
- 5K · Youth Mile · Junior Dash
From the Organizer
Good Life Race won CARA Race of the Year in 2024!
Save the Date: Sunday, April 25, 2027
Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL, USA.
Results: https://sites.chronotrack.com/event/91925/results?raceId=243640&divisionId=2734918
Courses: The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash courses are flat, fast road races. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified, which means they are precisely measured.
Giveaways: All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a tri-blend t-shirt.
Entertainment: Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and Jesse White Tumblers.
Charitable Partners: Beyond Hunger & Collaboration for Early Childhood
Community Partners: Imagine Foundation, Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park Office of the Village Clerk, Brooks Pep Band, OPRF Drum Line, Bike Walk Oak Park, Park District of Oak Park, OPALGA+, Edward Hines VA, and Ping!
Future Date: April 30, 2028
Got questions? Email us at media@goodliferace.com
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
64°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oak Park, IL
Population
53,315
as of 2023
Elevation
620 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 7 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
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Good Life Race
- Date
- April 25, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Good Life Race?
- Good Life Race is a running race held in Oak Park, Illinois on April 25, 2027. 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 Good Life Race?
- Sunday, April 25, 2027 in Oak Park, Illinois at Oak Park and River Forest High School, Oak Park, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Good Life Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Good Life Race
Apr 25, 2027