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Track Night Chicago

Date
August 8, 2026
Distance
Kids Untimed 400m (ages 5 and under) · Kids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) · The Open Mile & more
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From the Organizer

Trials of Miles and DW Running are thrilled to host a special night of racing under the lights in Chicago! The event will feature races for all ages and ability levels - kicking off with youth dashes before moving into the main events: the mile, the 5K, and 4 x 400m relays. To help you hit that new PR, all heats will be organized by goal time with pacers provided for every single race. Come out to celebrate the competition and community spirit of this track night!

Events

Kids Untimed 400m (ages 5 and under)5 PMRegister →
Kids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under)6 PMRegister →
The Open Mile4 PMRegister →
The Open 5K7 PMRegister →
Open 4 x 400m Relay (Individual)8:30 PMRegister →
Open 4 x 400m Relay (Team)8:30 PMRegister →

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

81°

Typical Low

68°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Northerly Is, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:52 AMSunset 8:02 PMDaylight 14h 10m

Host City

About Chicago, IL

Population

2,707,648

as of 2023

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 Track Night Chicago, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Track Night Chicago
Date
August 8, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Track Night Chicago?
Track Night Chicago is a running race held in Chicago, Illinois on August 8, 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 Track Night Chicago?
Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois at 2630 W Lexington St, Chicago, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Track Night Chicago?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Track Night Chicago

Aug 8, 2026

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