Chicago Federation of Labor May Day 5K 2027

Chicago Federation of Labor

May Day 5K Run and Walk 2027

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"Chicago's Union-Powered 5K"

Sunday, April 25, 2027

Race start: 8:00 AM

Post-race Party and Award Ceremony: 9:15 AM

Race Day packet pick-up: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Pre Race Packet Pick Up available Friday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at ONE TWO PRU, 180 N Stetson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

Race Site:

Chicago Firefighters and Paramedic Memorial Park

adjacent to Lakeside Center at McCormick Place.

2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Join the Chicago Federation of Labor for the fourth May Day 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, April 25, 2027. Individuals of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate in this family-friendly event to commemorate May Day and its importance to the Chicago Labor Movement. The race will begin at the Chicago Firefighters and Paramedic Memorial Park on the Lakefront Trail near the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place at 8:00 a.m. and continue up the trail through the Museum Campus. The course features a segment on Solidarity Drive and beautiful views of Chicago’s Downtown skyline.

Commemorative moisture-wicking race t-shirts will be provided to all runners and walkers, and medals will be awarded to winners in age-group categories. All participants will also receive a complimentary beverage at the post-race party and awards ceremony following the race at Boat Drinks, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Free parking validation at McCormick Place Lot C is available for all registrants. The "Solidarity Spirit" award will once again be awarded to the team with the most registered participants at the race.

The May Day 5k Run and Walk is UNION STRONG: Our finisher medals, overall awards, and t-shirts are Made in the USA and Union printed. Our tents, tables, chairs and food are all provided by union vendors.

Race Day packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 a.m. near the starting line. Pre-race p acket pick-up will be available on Friday, April 23 at ONETWOPRU (180 N Stetson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601). Gear check will be available for participants at registration beginning at 7:00 a.m. and remain open until 9:30 a.m. All participants must complete the course by 9:30 a.m. to receive an official race time.

PLEASE NOTE: T-SHIRT SIZE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER APRIL 2 DUE TO PRINTING DEADLINES.

Proceeds from the event:

Funds raised from this event will benefit the CFL’s ongoing efforts to support workers in Chicago and Cook County.

2026 Sponsors

Podium Sponsors

NALC Branch 11

USW Local 17 Decorators Union

Finisher Sponsors

APWU Local 0001

Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Chapter -Coalition of Black Trade Unionists

SAG-AFTRA Chicago

SEIU HCII

Starting Line Sponsors

DePaul Labor Education Center

Heat and Frost Insulators Local 17

IBEW Local 9

IBEW Local 134

LiUNA! Laborers’ Local One

LIUNA Local 4

LiUNA! Laborers' Local 1092

SMART Local 73

Workers United CMRJB

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