
Good Life Race is a running race on April 25, 2027 in Oak Park, IL, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
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
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, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
53,315
as of 2023
City 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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Good Life Race
Apr 25, 2027