Chicago, IL | Sunday, September 13, 2026Registration Open
EVENT DESCRIPTION The Chicago Parks Foundation is proud to present our 4th Annual Run for the Parks: 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by Banner Wholesale Grocers • Plus Post-Race Park Party! Get moving on the Lakefront Trail and join us for a community celebration of our parks! In partnership with Banner Wholesale Grocers, the Chicago Parks Foundation is thrilled to bring our 5K event back for our fourth year at beautiful Burnham Park. Start the morning with either the timed out-and-back 5K course on the path or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk. Children 10 and under can be part of the Kids Dash. Then enjoy our post-race pancake party with food, drinks, and community fun - all right in the park! All event registrations include a commemorative shirt and post-race party food/beverage ticket. Family-friendly. All ages and abilities welcome. Your registration supports the Chicago Parks Foundation’s work to help make parks better, serving as your 501c3 community partner for over ten years. Details on event parking, packet pickup, and more coming soon.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
5K: Participant Event Shirt
1 Miles: Participant Event Shirt
Kid's Dash - 400m or 800m: Participant Event Shirt