St. Jude Walk-Chicago
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $10
From the Organizer
Gather with friends, family, and your community for the St. Jude Walk. Participants come together for a 5K walk to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This low-cost, family-friendly event is where you can have fun while supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.® Let’s cure childhood cancer. Together.
Event Highlights
- 5K Walk: Participate as an individual or form a team with friends and family.
- Family Fun: Enjoy activities, entertainment, & refreshments for all ages.
- Zoo Access: Your registration includes free admission to the Brookfield Zoo for the day!
Family Friendly Fun: Celebrate with music, activities for the whole family, and an unforgettable walk through the zoo!
Rally Your Community: Gather your friends, families, coworkers, and loved ones to join your team for a day of community & impact.
Join us at the 2026 St. Jude Walk: https://stjude.org/walkchicago
If you’d like to volunteer at the St. Jude Walk, register using this link and you’ll be notified when the volunteer opportunities are posted.
https://volunteer.stjude.org/custom/515/volunteer_registration
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 Brookfield, IL
Population
19,235
as of 2023
City Elevation
621 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 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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Days to train
- Race
- St. Jude Walk-Chicago
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. Jude Walk-Chicago?
- St. Jude Walk-Chicago is a running race held in Brookfield, Illinois on September 26, 2026. 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 St. Jude Walk-Chicago?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Brookfield, Illinois at Brookfield Zoo. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. Jude Walk-Chicago?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. Jude Walk-Chicago
Sep 26, 2026