Chicago's May Racing Events

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May is a great time to get outside and take a walk, jog, or run to support a charity. Many of this month's events have a course along Chicago's Lakefront Trail, offering participants incredible views of scenic Lake Michigan, the beautiful natural areas along the trail, and Chicago's fabulous skyline.

There are several runs benefiting area schools: Stem Step 5K, Sullivan High School 5K DREAM Run, St. John Berchmans Boulevard Bolt, and Horizon Hustle 5K. Consider supporting the city's students.

As you review the races below, be sure to visit the charity websites to learn more about the organizations benefiting from registration fees, donations, and fundraising efforts.

May 7, 2016

Cinco de Miler
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 100 Club of Chicago

May 8, 2016

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Location:
Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time:
8 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: Komen Chicago (75% helps fund local programs) and Susan G. Komen (25% supports global research to find cures)

May 14, 2016

Wanderlust 108
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time: Activities run from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check out the schedule for details.
Event Beneficiary: No beneficiary listed

Stem Step 5K
Location: Northwest corner of Humboldt Park, Chicago
Start Times: 8:30 a.m. (5K), 8:45 a.m. (1 Mile Family Walk), and 10:30 a.m. (Kids Dash)
Event Beneficiary: St. Helen Catholic School science, technology, engineering, and math programs and athletic clubs

Sullivan High School 5K DREAM Run
Location: Sullivan High School, 6631 North Bosworth Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Sullivan High School's DREAMers Club Scholarship Fund

Tri Kroc Chicago
Location: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1250 West 119th Street, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

Autism Speaks Walk
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Autism Speaks

Scavenger Fun Run
Location: Bottled Blonde, 504 North Wells Street, Chicago
Start Time: 12 noon
Event Beneficiary: No beneficiary listed

May 15, 2016

Move for the Kids 5K Walk/Run
Location: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

May 19, 2016

Four Mile Classic
Location: Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Run

May 21, 2016

St. John Berchmans Boulevard Bolt
Location: 2511 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: St. John Berchmans

Bark in the Park
Location: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: The Anti-Cruelty Society

Hegewisch Wolf Lake 5K
Location: 12949 South Avenue O, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Hegewisch Opportunities for Positive Enrichment

Horizon Hustle 5K
Location: Horizon Science Academy, 2245 West Pershing Road, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Horizon Science Academy–McKinley Park

Undy Run/Walk
Location: Lincoln Park South Fields, Chicago
Start Times: 9 a.m. (5K) and 9:10 a.m. (1 Mile Fun Run)
Event Beneficiary: Colon Cancer Alliance

A Breath of Hope Chicago Lung Run/Walk
Location: Burnham Park, Chicago
Start Times: 10 a.m. (Runners) and 10:15 a.m. (Walkers)
Event Beneficiaries: Lung cancer research programs at A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation and University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System Cancer Center

Epilepsy 5K
Location: Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago

May 22, 2016

Chicago Spring Half Marathon/10K
Location: Lakeshore East Park, Chicago
Start Times: 7 a.m. (Half Marathon), 7:30 a.m. (10K), and 10 a.m. (Junior Dash)
Event Beneficiaries: Charity Teams

Skyline Plunge! Chicago
Location: theWit Hotel, 201 North State Street, Chicago
Start Times: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Respiratory Health Association

May 28, 2016

Soldier Field 10 Mile
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 7 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: SALUTE, INC.

May 30, 2016

Ridge Run
Location: Ridge Park, 9625 South Longwood Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 8 a.m. (10K), 8:10 a.m. (Youth Mile), 9:30 a.m. (5K), and 10:15 a.m. (Tot Trot)
Event Beneficiaries: Beverly Area Planning Association and Mount Greenwood Chapter of Special Olympics Chicago (Special donations made during the registration process will go directly to the Mount Greenwood Chapter of Special Olympics Chicago.)