We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago

Event Overview

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!

The event will take place at beautiful Busse Woods South (20-25) in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Key Details

• Date: October 10, 2026
• Location: E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL
• URL: We Love Teachers 5K Chicago
• Registration: Form your team here.

What You’re Joining

• Simultaneous Celebration: 10 in-person races across the U.S.
• Participation: Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
• Goal: Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
• Significance: When educators are healthy and supported, students win.

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

Awards

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: Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
• Fastest Teacher: (Male & Female)
• Team Champion: (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4)
• Legacy Award: Best Parent-Child Duo Time

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!