2022 North Shore Classic Half and 5k
7:00 AM
CDT
Highland Park, IL
Run
Join us for the 44th annual North Shore Classic on June 5, 2022! As one of Chicago's favorite road half marathons and race days, our historic run takes place in and around the beautiful Highland Park neighborhood and extends all the way to Lake Michigan. Take on 13.1 or sign up for our 5K option, both qualify for the Chicagoland's Run This Town race series. Runners of all abilities are welcome. Plus, you'll enjoy our free post-race party in downtown Highland Park which includes refreshments, live music, and vendor booths as well as several Windy City restaurants to celebrate at.
This event fills up fast, so don't hesitate. Treat yourself to a spring race today.
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2022 Run for the Zoo
7:30 AM
CDT
Lincoln Park Zoo
Run
For more than four decades, runners of all levels and abilities have been leaping into action with Lincoln Park Zoo's annual Run for the Zoo. Now in its 44th year, the race is back and better than ever!
Ambitious athletes can compete in the chip-timed 5K and 10K courses, which are both U.S.A. Track & Field-certified. Families can enjoy a fun run or walk that accommodates every member of their group. And younger participants can take on the Kids' Course, a fun obstacle course built to have children running, climbing, and crawling! The race route winds in and around the zoo, allowing for beautiful views of Chicago's skyline, Lake Michigan, protected natural areas, zoo animals, and maybe even a few roaring spectators.
Did you know?
Your registration helps make possible state-of-the-art animal care, worldwide conservation, and wide-ranging education programs. Every guests participating in Lincoln Park Zoo's public events helps to conserve wildlife and keep our gates open and free 365 days a year.
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Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 Mile & 5K Race
2022 Soldier Field 10
7:00 AM
CDT
Chicago, IL
Run
2022 Michael J. Fox Foundation's Chicago Run/Walk
7:30 AM
CDT
Bolingbrook Highschool
Run
2022 Cinco de Miler
8:30 AM
CDT
Chicago, IL
Run
Ever wanted to run under a 3-story tall piñata and then devour breakfast tacos, a free beer or Mexican Mule, and other festive treats while being serenaded by live mariachi music? Then you'll love the Cinco de Miler, a 5 miler Cinco de Mayo celebration disguised as a race. The race (party) returns in-person to Montrose Harbor in Chicago on May 7, 2022 with 5 scenic miles along Lake Michigan! Then, the fiesta begins the moment you cross under our piñata arch finish line. Join all participants for post-race beer, breakfast tacos, Mexican mules, horchata, live music, vendor booths, and more.
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2022 Chicken Run 5K
7:00 AM
CDT
Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve
Run
2022 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
6:10 PM
CDT
Champaign-Urbana, IL
Run
From the friendly Midwest spirit to the flat course to the photo finish inside Memorial Stadium, this is a race not to be missed. Flat and fast courses. A beautiful, scenic tour of revitalized downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods and awesome, paved park trails; thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from Champaign-Urbana who exemplify Midwest hospitality; first-class race shirts, medals, food, and fanfare; unforgettable finish line inside the Memorial Stadium
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2022 Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet
8:00 AM
CDT
Chicago, IL
Run
The 26th annual Ravenswood Wood Run presented by Fleet Feet returns IN-PERSON to Chicago's historic neighborhood on April 24, 2022! For over a quarter century, our family-friend 5K and kid's run has given runners and walkers a chance to experience the charms this pocket of the city possesses. Beyond that, our event also acts as a fundraiser for Ravenswood Community Services' Food Pantry and Community Kitchen, a staple in the community that provides meals, groceries, basic health services, and life-skills education to neighbors in need on the North Side.
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RPE Scenario 8-Membership
8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
CDT
EnMotive
Membership
2021 New Year's Eve 5K
9:00 AM
CDT
Lincoln Park
Run
Earn your right to party on New Year's Eve and run into 2022 with the New Year's Eve 5K! In 2021 we have both in-person and virtual options available. Run in-person at our event site on December 31, 2021, or when you choose viturally between December 26 - January 3. Post your results and photos, see how you did against the competition, and enjoy your swag!
In-person event will include post-race celebration and champagne toast and virtual option will include swag mailed directly to you.
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21st Annual Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary 2021
8:30 AM
CDT
Lyons Twp High School
Run
This fun, must-do local event is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with your friends and family! The Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary winds through the tree-lined streets of mid-village La Grange, a scenic course you don't want to miss! And on Thanksgiving Day you can share your own blessings with your support of the Rotary Club of La Grange and its wonderful causes.
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