Burnham Park at 31st Street Beach, Chicago IL
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Event Description
The Chicago Parks Foundation is proud to present our 4th Annual Run for the Parks: 5K Run, Walk or Roll.
Race Information
- Date: 2026-09-13
- Location: Burnham Park at 31st Street Beach, Chicago, IL
- Website: Run for the Parks 5K
- Sponsored by: Banner Wholesale Grocers
Event Highlights
- Course: Timed out-and-back 5K course on the path or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk.
- Kids Dash: Children 10 and under can participate in the Kids Dash.
- Post-Race Party: Enjoy our post-race pancake party with food, drinks, and community fun - all right in the park!
- Inclusion: Family-friendly. All ages and abilities welcome.
Registration Benefits
- Commemorative Shirt: All event registrations include a commemorative shirt.
- Food/Beverage Ticket: Includes a post-race party food/beverage ticket.
- Support for Parks: Your registration supports the Chicago Parks Foundation's work to help make parks better.
- Community Partner: Serving as your 501c3 community partner for over ten years.
Additional Information
Details on event parking, packet pickup, and more coming soon.
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