Good Life Race won CARA Race of the Year in 2024! Save the Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School , 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL, USA. Results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/2337/results/Event/1094925/Results Courses: The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash courses are flat, fast road races. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified, which means they are precisely measured. Giveaways: All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a tri-blend t-shirt. Entertainment: Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and Jesse White Tumblers. Charitabl e Partners: Beyond Hunger & Collaboration for Early Childhood Community Partners: Imagine Foundation, Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park Office of the Village Clerk, Brooks Pep Band, OPRF Drum Line, Bike Walk Oak Park, Park District of Oak Park, OPALGA+, Edward Hines VA, and Ping! Future Date : April 25, 2027 Got questions? Email us at media@goodliferace.com
5K: Top 3 female, male, and non-binary overall winners. Top 3 female and male age group winners. Top 3 female and male Clydesdale/Athena weight group winners. We use the CARA age groups. No double dipping; each runner is only eligible for one award. 5K award distribution will start at 9:30 am. Youth Mile: Top 3 female, male, and non-binary overall winners. Top 3 female and male age group winners. The age groups are: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Youth Mile award distribution will start at
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
0.1 Miles: Finisher T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Oct 1 | Jan 1 |
| $40.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 1 | |
| $45.00 | Mar 1 | Apr 18 | |
| $50.00 | Apr 18 | Apr 27 | |
| 1 Miles | $15.00 | Oct 1 | Apr 26 |
| 0.1 Miles | $10.00 | Oct 1 | Apr 26 |
Interested in this race?
Friday, April 24 at Fleet Feet Oak Park from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday, April 25 at Fleet Feet Oak Park from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday, April 26 at Oak Park and River Forest High School from 7:00 AM to 9:45 AM. You can pick up packets for friends or family. You are also welcome to change your t-shirt size at packet pick-up.
Free parking in the Oak Park and River Forest High School garage and the Avenue garage . Walking distance to Metra Union Pacific West (Oak Park), CTA Green Line (Ridgeland), and Pace Bus Lake St (Route 309). Bike racks at Oak Park and River Forest High School .
Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:15 AM — Packet Pick-up open 8:00 AM — Gear Check open 8:00 – 10:30 AM — Sponsor & Community Fair on Scoville 8:30 AM — Youth Mile 9:00 AM — 5K Run/Walk (all participants) 9:30 – 10:30 AM — Awards Pick-up in Field House 10:05 AM — Junior Dash 10:05 AM — 5K Course closes 10:15 AM — 5K Awards Ceremony in Field House (top finishers only) 10:40 AM — Jesse White Tumblers in Field House 10:45 AM — Gear Check closes 11:00 AM — Event concludes