We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago
We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, IL, featuring the 5K distance, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (103 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
10 Cities.
One Day.
One Movement.
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K .
Chicago has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
👉 National Day to Move for Education
The event will take place at beautiful Busse Woods South (20-25) in Elk Grove Village, IL.
We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide is the world's largest simultaneous teacher celebration.
🌎 WHAT YOU’RE JOINING:
- 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- A shared goal:
👉 Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized…
👉 Students win
👉 Schools improve
👉 Communities get stronger
This is bigger than a race.
👉 It’s a movement.
Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time
Dedicate your run
Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation — often the first time they've heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th.
School challenge
Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total.
🎽 WHAT YOU GET
- Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
- Finisher medal
- Official race bib
- Chip-timed race experience
- Access to national and local race results
- Opportunity to appear on the national leaderboard
🎯 GOAL
We’re aiming for:
👉 100,000 miles walked or run for educators.
Be part of making it happen.
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
New Awards for this year:
Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.
Race Day Schedule
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
8:00 Race Start
8:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
💥 CALL TO ACTION!!
Register today and be part of the movement.
👉 Spots are limited…. Join Us!
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
65°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elk Grove Village, IL
Population
32,132
as of 2023
City Elevation
689 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago
Oct 10, 2026