Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk
Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk is a running race on September 16, 2026 in Chicago, IL, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- September 16, 2026 (55 days to go)
- Location
- DuSable Harbor, Chicago, IL
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Miles for Manufacturing (M4M) 5K Run/Walk is a beloved tradition at IMTS, uniting the manufacturing community around two shared passions: staying active and giving back. Launched at IMTS 2014, the event has raised more than $250,000 to date-all of which goes directly to STEM programs around the country that prepare the next generation of innovators, makers and problem solvers; that 100% impact is possible because IMTS covers every production expense- from shirts, timing gear to permits and signage. Thanks to this support, every sponsorship dollar and every runner's registration fee is invested in manufacturing education.
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
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Northerly Is, 2 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
55
Days to train
- Race
- Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Location
- DuSable Harbor, Chicago, IL
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Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk
Sep 16, 2026