Lawndale 5K
Lawndale 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Chicago, IL, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 3750 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Lawndale 5K is hosted every year by Lawndale Christian Fitness Center (LCFC). This event brings the community together to run, walk, and play, and it invites people near and far to join in! The proceeds of the Lawndale 5K are used to support our FitnessRx program, which provides free memberships for LCHC patients with a chronic illness. Together we build a stronger community one step, jog, and sprint at a time.
Learn more about Lawndale Christian Health Center and our connected ministries here!
Please visit our race website for event information and details: http://www.lawndale5k.org
Interested in making a donation? Please go to https://lawndale.tfaforms.net/3
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
73°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap, 5 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.
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About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Lawndale 5K
Sep 26, 2026